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Richard Feynman : A Life in Science
Richard Feynman: A Life in Science (buy from Amazon) by Mary Gribbin
Type: Biography
Author:John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin
My rating: 4
Book introduction:
This is a book on the scientist aspect of Prof. Richard Feynman.
My review:
More lessons from a the great inspiring scientist, this book focuses more on his scientic skills
What Do You Care What Other People Think
What Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious Character (buy from Amazon) by Richard P. Feynman
Type: Biography
Author:Ralph Leighton (Contributor), Richard Phillips Feynman
My rating: 4
Book introduction:
Another great book on Richard Feynman's life, his student life, research life, teaching life. We can all learn so much from him.
My review:
Richard Feynman was known to have the amazing ability to explain the most complicated subject using very simple ways that everyone can understand. A great person that inspires millions.
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character) (buy from Amazon) by Albert R. Hibbs
Type: Biography
Author:Edward Hutchings
My rating: 4
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Book introduction:
A book about the life of a great person, teacher, physicist Prof. Richard Feynman. This book isn't about his research, it is about how he spent his life so fully.
My review:
Very inspiring individual, Richard Feynman is a great role model.
Into Thin Air
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster (buy from Amazon) by Jon Krakauer
Type: Adventurous
Author:Jon Krakauer
My rating: 4
Book introduction:
Jon Krakauer's recount of the 1996 tragic events on the mount Everest
My review:
A very tense description of a tragic events. 1996 was a year when many people died on the mount Everest due to a series of miscalculation and selfishness of some. It raised the question of whether professional tour guide's judgement is comprised because of the financial incentive from the client. Mount Everest deserves the highest respect, it is one of the places on Earth where human is at the mercy of nature. It is one of the places where many adventurers would die for .
The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest
The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest (buy from Amazon) by G. Weston Dewalt
Type: Adventurous
Author:Anatoli Boukreev, G. Weston Dewalt
My rating: 3
Book introduction:
Yet another book that covers the tragic event that happened in 1996 at Mount Everest. Anatoli Boukreev's defence to the unfavourable account of his conducts by Jon Krakauer in "Into thin air".
My review:
Having read both books, I must say I found Jon Krakauer's book somewhat biased and was unfair to Anatoli.
The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for corporate America
The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Corporate America (buy from Amazon) by Lawrence A. Cunningham
Type: Business
Author:Warren E. Buffett, Lawrence A. Cunningham
My rating: 3
Book introduction:
A collection of Warren Buffett's letter to shareholder which covers many aspect on good investment, corporate governence, M & A and beyond
My review:
A good condense reading on corporate management.