Einstein by Walter Isaacson

Favorite Quote

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.” — Albert Einstein

The Book in One Sentence

Einstein: His Life and Universe takes a close look at the life of Albert Einstein, covering how his childhood shaped him, what his biggest discoveries and personal struggles were, and how his focus changed in later years but how, through it all, his genius never faded, including up to his very last days.

Why should you read it?

Half biography, half lessons for living a good life, this book will inspire you to chart your own path in life. Some of Einstein’s theories were proven right 100 years later, once we finally had the technology to collect the evidence he already knew would be there. But when he formulated them, they weren’t all just immediately accepted. If you want to learn how to persist against the odds, read this book.

Key Takeaways

1. Einstein always preserved his sense of childhood curiosity, which is a key part of his success.
2. He did not get his Nobel prize for his theory of relativity.
3. Your journey through life never stops, until you die.