TIME Albert Einstein: The Enduring Legacy of a Modern Genius

by Richard Lacayo, The Editors of TIME

TIME invites readers to explore the life and times of one of history's greatest minds, the genius selected by TIME as the Most Infl uential Person of the 20th Century. The book provides an illuminating overview of Albert Einstein's life, work and theories, presented for the everyday reader. It also explores the great physicist's life beyond the laboratory as an engaged citizen in an era of world confl ict, and it features scores of now little-recalled photographs.

Genres: Biography, History, Nonfiction, Science

96 pages, Hardcover

First published July 19, 2011

Reviews

[Kat Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting read and exactly what you would expect from a Time in-depth look at Einstein’s life; they did a great job providing a well-rounded look at the life beyond just the scientist. This book paints him as the world’s beloved uncle, on top of one of the most notable scientists. His death is especially beautifully described; as he nears the end, he states “I have done my share. It is time to go. I will do it elegantly,” and he passed with calculations on his bedside in the hospital.

[Pixel Rainbow · Rating 5 out of 5]

TIME Albert Einstein: The Enduring Legacy of a Modern Genius is a very well rounded, image filled, and concise account of his amazing life. I enjoyed reading it and never felt it over stepped informational reading into boring textbook territory, it successfully remained light and interesting. His complex theories were well simplified for explanation for the average reader to comprehend.

[Mr. Kovach · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these Time books. Lots of nice pictures of Einstein's life, and interesting and accessible text about the man, his work, and his life. An interesting and fun read. (That's what books should be all about!)

[Ryan McIlvain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, cogent, very readable, very comprehensible, but I'm damned if I understand why these journalists drop the serial comma. It adds clarity, rhythm, and—note it!—consistency.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read about a very interesting man. I learned a lot about areas of science that I had never studied.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still do not understand the theory of Relativity!!!!

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Albert Einstein was and continues to be one of the most interesting human beings of our time. What a fascinating man.

[Joann · Rating 3 out of 5]

For book club, highlights of Einstein’s life