Feynman's Rainbow: A Search for Beauty in Physics and in Life in Science and Inquiry

Jun 21, 2011 David Rubenstein rated it liked it

Shelves: physics, memoirs

This fun, little book is quite charming. Leonard Mlodinow was hired by the CalTech Physics Department. He did not have a clue as to what sort of theoretical research to begin. He talked to all of the faculty members, including Nobel laureates Murray Gell-Mann and Richard Feynman. He brought a tape recorder to many of his visits with Feynman, so now, 20 years later, we can read some of the transcripts. Feynman was a very interesting character, who hated psychology and philosophy. Yet, Mlodinow le ...more

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Dec 25, 2011 Raunaq Ahmed rated it it was amazing

Absolutely a joy to read! A very well written book, and has got a nice charm to it. There have been a lot of books on Feynman(the brilliant physicist) and his science, but none like this. It gives a unique glimpse into the wonderful man's life and science.

In particular, the author recollects his time with Feynman who at the time was in the final stages of his cancer. Even then, Feynman was so warm and full of life. There is a lot a physicist can learn from this book. A general audience will als ...more

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Nov 22, 2012 Jenny rated it it was amazing

Shelves: science

This small book was a pleasant surprise. Lenard Mlodinow conveys his fascination with physics, affection for Richard Feynman, and his journey to discover what he really wants to do with his life in a conversational tone.

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