One of the most delightful autobiographies I’ve ever read. It’s intelligent, hilarious, candid and fascinating. A colorful portrait of the curious, outrageous and brilliant character that is Richard Feynman. Almost like a combination of Sherlock Holmes and Thomas Sawyer. The thrill of puzzle-solving, the exotic adventures, the natural showoff, and great showmanship. What impressed me the most is his inexhaustible curiosity and desire to search out the wonders and beauty […]
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“What Do You Care What Other People Think” by Richard Feynman
A sequel to “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman“, with a moving account of his loving relationship with his wife, who died in a hospital near Los Alamos where Feynman was working on the Manhattan Project. It also provides an insightful, fascinating account of Feynman’s significant role in the Challenger investigation. Childlike Curiosity “I’ve been caught, so to speak — like someone who was given something wonderful when he was a […]
Read more“Ten Episodes in China’s Diplomacy” by Qian Qichen
The only memoirs written by one of the Chinese leaders of the modern era. It gives an insider’s account of the strategies and tactics they used in foreign policies and diplomatic negotiations, with some juicy details. It’s interesting to see how heads of states make their imprints on the relationships between two countries. Nelson Mandela unabashedly sought financial aids, Deng Xiaoping showed vision and backbone in dealings with the U.S.
Read more“Memoirs” by Brian Mulroney
Having finished reading his 1,000 plus page autobiography, I can’t help wonder why so many people and the media in Canada hate Mulroney. If nothing else, he is a great writer and teacher, I’ve learned quite a few things about Canadian history and politics, which I knew nothing about before. He wrote with warmth and humor about his political allies, his family and his personal relationships with other world leaders. […]
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