Travelling to Infinity: My Life With Stephen - Couverture souple

Hawking, Jane

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846880653 ISBN 13 : 9781846880650

Editeur : Alma Books Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Revue de presse

'Stephen Hawking may think in 11 dimensions, but his first wife has learnt to love in several' --The Sunday Times

'An affectionate and moving account' --The Times

'Jane writes about her former husband with tenderness, respect and protectiveness' --Sunday Express

'An affectionate and moving account' --The Times

'Jane writes about her former husband with tenderness, respect and protectiveness' --Sunday Express

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alma Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846880653
• ISBN 13: 9781846880650
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 450
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible