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David Rubenstein
This is an engaging book by an excellent author. I've read a few of his books and they have all been excellent. This book is sort of a history of science. Not a complete history--there is no attempt to make it comprehensive.

The book covers physics, chemistry, biology, and quantum mechanics. It is filled with anecdotes and interesting stories that help make the scientists come alive.

The book is also about Mlodinow's father, a holocaust survivor. When his father was in a concentration camp, he ha
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