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ISBN
1846881153
EAN
9781846881152
Date of Publication
2010-09-24
Publication Name
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Type
Paperback / softback
Release Title
Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen
Artist
Hawking, Jane
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Alma Books
ISBN-10
1846881153
ISBN-13
9781846881152
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113248793

Product Key Features

Book Title
Travelling to Infinity : My Life with Stephen
Number of Pages
450 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Neurology, General, Women's Studies, Science & Technology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, Medical
Author
Jane Hawking
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
15.1 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"This is not a vindictive book, although the agony she went through is palpabรขโ€ฐยค if Stephen's struggle to keep his mind clear is heroic, so is her determination to balance his escalating needs and those of their three children." - Independent on Sunday, "Jane writes about her former husband with tenderness, respect and protectiveness."ย  - Sunday Express, "This is not a vindictive book, although the agony she went through is palpabรขโ€ฐยค if Stephen's struggle to keep his mind clear is heroic, so is her determination to balance his escalating needs and those of their three children." Independent on Sunday
Dewey Decimal
941.085092
Synopsis
Complete with exclusive photographs of the couple, this moving and engaging memoir written by Stephen Hawking s first wifecovers the turbulent years of her marriage with the astrophysics genius, her traumatic divorce, and their recent reconciliation Professor Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous and remarkable scientists of our age and author of the scientific bestseller "A Brief History of Time, "which sold more than25 million copies. In this compelling memoir, his first wife, Jane Hawking, relates the inside story of their extraordinary marriage. As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of motor neurone disease. Jane's candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their growing family reveals the inner-strength of the author, whilethe self-evident character and achievements of her husband make for an incredible tale presented with unflinching honesty.Jane's candor is no less evident when the marriage finally ends in a high-profile meltdown, with Stephen leaving Jane for one of his nurses andJane marrying an old family friend. In this exceptionally open, moving, and often funny memoir, Jane Hawking confronts not only the acutely complicated and painful dilemmas of her first marriage, but also the relationship'sfaultlines exposed by the pervasive effects of fame and wealth. The result is a book about optimism, love, and change that will resonate with readers everywhere.", Professor Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous and remarkable scientists of our age and author of the scientific bestseller A Brief History of Time , which sold over 25 million copies across the world and will be adapted as a children's book in the Autumn of next year. In this compelling memoir his first wife, Jane Hawking, relates the inside story of their extraordinary marriage...As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of motor neurone disease, and Jane's candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their growing family will be inspirational to anyone dealing with family illness. The inner-strength of the author, and the self-evident character and achievements of her husband, make for an incredible tale that is always presented with unflinching honesty; the author's candour is no less evident when the marriage finally ends in a high-profile meltdown, with Stephen leaving Jane for one of his nurses, while Jane goes on to marry an old family friend...In this exceptionally open, moving and often funny memoir, Jane Hawking confronts not only the acutely complicated and painful dilemmas of her first marriage, but also the faultlines exposed in a relationship by the pervasive effects of fame and wealth. The result is a book about optimism, love and change that will resonate with readers everywhere., Professor Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous and remarkable scientists of our age and author of the scientific bestseller A Brief History of Time , which sold over 25 million copies across the world and will be adapted as a children's book in the Autumn of next year. In this compelling memoir his first wife, Jane Hawking, relates the inside story of their extraordinary marriage. As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of motor neurone disease, and Jane's candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their growing family will be inspirational to anyone dealing with family illness. The inner-strength of the author, and the self-evident character and achievements of her husband, make for an incredible tale that is always presented with unflinching honesty; the author's candour is no less evident when the marriage finally ends in a high-profile meltdown, with Stephen leaving Jane for one of his nurses, while Jane goes on to marry an old family friend. In this exceptionally open, moving and often funny memoir, Jane Hawking confronts not only the acutely complicated and painful dilemmas of her first marriage, but also the faultlines exposed in a relationship by the pervasive effects of fame and wealth. The result is a book about optimism, love and change that will resonate with readers everywhere.
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DA591

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