Leonard Mlodinow tells the story of his friend and their friendship, offering an intimate account of this giant of science. By weaving together their shared story with a clear-sighted portrayal of Hawking's scientific achievements, Mlodinow creates a beautiful portrait of Stephen Hawking as a brilliant and generous man whose life was not only exceptional but also genuinely inspiring.
Chosen as a book of the year by The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman and BBC Science Focus.