canislatrans's review
4.0
An interesting memoir covering the more practical side of cosmology, so to speak -- the nuts and bolts of actually carrying out cutting-edge experimentation. And yes, I'll happily admit I found this book thanks to Sheldon Cooper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXV4Cw6vsU0
viveelan's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. First, I have a story of how I found this book-I love these kinds of stories. We love the Big Bang Theory sit com on CBS. We find the writing exceptional, the characters endearing and the situations hysterical. I also love that they really work hard to make the science authentic by having a scientific consultant. They also have very impressive cameo appearances by well-know members of the scientific community. In one episode, our beloved characters are on a train on the way to a conference in Pasadena. On the train, Leonard is reading a book by George Smoot, the man they are going to the conference to see. The book is Wrinkles in Time. I'm intrigued by the book and the play on the title of the beloved Madeline L`Engle book.
I loved this book! I can't say that I completely understood it but I found it incredibly interesting and written for a layperson to understand. It really makes me want to read and understand more.
I loved this book! I can't say that I completely understood it but I found it incredibly interesting and written for a layperson to understand. It really makes me want to read and understand more.
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