Stephen Hawking : an unfettered mind
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Stephen Hawking is one of the most remarkable figures of our age--bestselling author of "A Brief History of Time," celebrated theoretical physicist, and an inspiration as he exhibits grace, dignity, and courage while coping with devastating disability. With race access to Hawking, including childhood photos and in-depth research, award-winning author Kitty Ferguson has created a rich and comprehensive picture of Hawking's life: his childhood; the heartbreaking ALS diagnosis when he was a first-year graduate student; his long personal battle for survival in pursuit of a scientific understanding of the universe; and his rise to international fame.