Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!
I’ve seen Feynman’s memoir recommended many times, and I now understand why. Feynman is an excellent storyteller, and his fascinating life contains much humor and cleverness (and more than a dash of mischief).
Beyond Physics
This memoir isn’t limited to Feynman’s contributions to the Manhattan project, or physics in general. It goes deeply into many different aspects of his life - from picking locks at Los Alamos, to playing in Brazilian samba bands, to his adventures in art and biology.
Intellectual Curiosity
What makes this book special is how it portrays Feynman’s relentless curiosity and playful approach to problem-solving. His method of understanding the world by breaking problems down to first principles and questioning everything is inspirational, whether applied to scientific puzzles or everyday situations.