Stephen Hawking: A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History

Stephen Hawking * * *Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free BONUS Inside!* * * Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. In 1963, Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and given two years to live. More than half a century later, Hawking had made some of the most significant contributions to our understanding of the universe since Albert Einstein. The world’s most famous physics professor, a best-selling author, and a father of three, Stephen lived his life to its fullest. Bridging the world of theoretical physics with the reach of pop culture, Stephen Hawking became an emblem of human determination and intellectual curiosity. Inside you will read about... ✓ Early Life and Terminal Illness ✓ Hawking Radiation and Black Holes ✓ The Hawking Family ✓ A Gambling Man ✓ Late Life and Death And much more!

Genres: Biography, History, Science, Nonfiction, Physics, Biography Memoir, Ebooks

49 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2019

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Reviews

[Donna Maguire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review to follow!

[Anil Swarup · Rating 3 out of 5]

Almost everyone knows about what Stephen Hawking accomplished in his life but little is known about how he came about to be what he was. Hourly History provides those details, details of a tumultuous life that this legendary figure led.

[Debbie Westerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always been a fan of Stephen Hawking but knew very little about his early life. His courage through out his life has inspired me, for him to live with the complications of MND and work like he did takes some doing. Very much recommended.

[Karen M. Falla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful synopsis of an extraordinary life

Stephen Hawking was an extraordinary person in so many ways. This book is a pretty quick read on the highlights of his personal and professional life and the people most important to him.

[Thomas Mihalchick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astounding

When I might feel down again, I'll think about what Stephen Hawking was able to accomplish with ALS. I feel lucky to have born in the same era as Hawking, Sagan, and Jobs.

[Om · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating Biography

Good introduction to life of Stephen Hawking

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite type of biography; it is a fairly balanced view of Stephen Hawking's personal and professional life.  I was aware that Hawking had Lou Gehrig's Disease but this is an uplifting tale about a man's ability to operate on a plane above his personal suffering.  It is an inspiring story and I would encourage others to hear this amazing man's story.

I remember reading "A Brief History of Time" and being in awe that I could understand;  he explained things in such a clear way.  It is interesting that he could be understood only by scientists with a physics degree (or two under their belts).  However, his goal was to make everyone part of understanding the majesty of science.

Hawking's personal life was no less interesting than his scientific pursuits.  I was not aware that he even had a wife, much less than the fact that he had two (and 3 children).  Hawking earned so many awards for his work; it looks like he was compensated for his loss of physical abilities with lots of accolades and worldwide recognition.  I thought this book brought a rare insight into a complex man's life and work.

[Paul Laughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliance and The Fight to Live

Here was a brilliant scientist who changed the worlds view of and the existence of black holes.space time and density curvatures

Ever hear of the Big Bang theory and its development.
Ever hear of the "Brief History of Time"

He won about every scientific award going.

Worth a peak yes

But

In 1963 was told he had ALS and 2 years to live.

He fought through every handicap and lived for another 56 years while creating his theories

Should we fight on and accomplish something with our own handicap!

[Neera Kapahi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stephen Hawking was a physicist, cosmologist and one of the most brilliant minds. He is known for his work on black holes.

I was surprised to read that when he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS the doctors told him that he would probably not survive more than two years. However he managed to live more than fifty years after the diagnosis. The book captures his remarkable and inspirational life.

[Mukesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stephen Hawking was truly inspirational for me, because despite having the Motor Neuron Disease, he still didn't give up and instead he made meaning in his life, by writing books which sold millions of copies and contributing in physics.
This book concisely talks about his early life, the challenges he faced, and chronological order of events which happened in his life. It's just 1 hour read (approx. 34-35 pages) so you'll be able to finish it in a day!

[Udit Nair · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading most number of works on Stephen Hawking and also some of his works(which I can make sense of), I can surely say that hourly history has done a great job in presenting the inspiring life in a concise way. It was a story of man with a lust for life that even significant disability couldn't dampen, Stephen Hawking will be an inspiration to all.

[Douglas Larson · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting synopsis of the life of Stephen Hawking. The author stated several of Hawking's theories from physics and cosmology as well as brief mention of his family life. While the physics theories were stated in terms a layman could understand I still found myself scratching my head over the complexity of it all.

It gives a good overview of Hawking's life and so is memorable.

[Nihal · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a lover of science, learning about one of the world's most famous scientist was kind of my wish. And a short, but informative book by hourly history was clearly what I needed.

This book contains Stephen Hawking's childhood, his disease, his discoveries, personal life, awards, and death; all of this in just 48 pages.

Awesome book for science lovers!

[Chris Lohmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short concise autobiography of a great man

Excellent read. I watched the movie “The Theory of Everything” I’m middle of this book. Good acting but still the book tells so much more.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth reading

These Hourly History books are pretty good, and I am a better person after reading them. But they could all use a once-over by an editor. Still this one about Stephen Hawking is worth the read.

[David Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never say can’t

Hawking’s fierce intellect and sharp sense of humor reminded everyone that “people need not be limited by physical handicaps as long as they are not disabled in spirit.

[Richard Brylczyk · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a concise story of the life and work of Stephen Hawking. It mentions but does not elaborate his sense of humor. ALS may have taken his life but he managed to accomplish a great deal before he succumbed. I intend to reread his book A Brief History of Time.

[Terri's Dangerous When Reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had seen the movie about Stephen Hawking's life and I had also read "A Brief History of Time" and yet I did still learn more about Stephen Hawking's life that I had not known before by reading this brief one hour biography. Well worth the read.

[Alpesh Shah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great narrative for great man , you deserve our humble salute for your great work

Thanking you very much sir for giving us this masterpiece , we are grateful for ever and ever till infinity

[Joseph Allen Paine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better memoir than expected

Before I read this book I did not think that I was going to learn much more than I already knew about Hawking. However, after reading this book, it is interesting to know that there was yet more to learn about Steven Hawking than I had anticipated.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read for me. I barely knew exactly what Stephen Hawking was famous for but this quick read explained it well. He was quite a quirky character but lived a long, full life despite being diagnosed with ALS at age 20. That in itself is quite a feat.

[PATRICIA D BRINK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I know Stephen Hawking!

I very much enjoyed this book. I had heard about this famed scientist but didn't have too much information, this book gave it to me and, it gave me more information to look into!

[Saurabh Pandey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a piece which justifies the work and life of Stephan and will allow you to know more about the protagonist. His life has been full of obstacles and it will motivate you to do things which may seem to be impossible for you. This book is all about knowing the legend.

[Rajiv · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise story that very well summarizes highlights and events from Stephen Hawking's Life. A good reminder that “people need not be limited by physical handicaps as long as they are not disabled in spirit.”

[kathy bracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good

Obviously I had heard of Stephen hawking and admired him greatly so it was good to find a relatively short history of his life

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mr. History is almost as qualified as the Wikipedia pages in the publishing day.

[Don Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

The brief life of Steve Hawking

Good introduction to the life of Stephen Hawking.
A quick read.
9 more words required 9 more words required yeah

[Michael A. Simmons, Sr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating life story

A capsule of the life of a great intellect. Hawkins humanity is conveyed to the reader in a interesting way.

[Jim affleck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I very seldom have any quibbles recommending any books from this series. However, would much prefer, to point any interested reader in the direction of Stephen's own work "A brief history of time".

[Virina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief summary of Stephen Hawking life, good as an explanation for someone who eager to know more about this amazing guy