Richard P. Feynman, Nobel Prize winner in Physics, sought and enjoyed challenging adventures. In this book, a global bestseller for many decades, he uniquely recounts his experiences from meetings and exchanging ideas about modern physics with Einstein and Bohr, from gambling discussions with Nick the Greek, from his amusing habit of cracking the unprotected safes of the army where the US atomic secrets were kept, from his attempts to learn to play the bongos to participate in the Brazilian carnival in Rio, from his painting exercises with strip club dancers in California —and many other unexpected incidents in the life of one of the greatest theoretical physicists of our time. In short, here is recorded the eccentric greatness of Feynman —a combustible mix of high intelligence, boundless curiosity, and bottomless audacity. Reviews of the book • "Feynman's life could aptly be compared to a chain reaction: a critical mass of gray matter causes an explosion, scattering light and warmth in all directions." — Time • "A storyteller reminiscent of Mark Twain. [...] Once again it proves possible to laugh and ponder simultaneously." — The New York Times Book Review • "One of the most famous science books of our time; a global bestseller that 'teaches energy, humor, and life.' It will make you want to become a physicist. [...]" — Science Digest • "If you are among those who believe there is nothing fun in physics, or physicists, meet Mr. Feynman [...], a delightful scientist who handles atoms like a magician." — Associated Press • "The quintessence of Feynman —funny, sparkling, mischievous, [...] extremely entertaining." — The New Yorker • "Feynman was renowned for his intelligence and eccentricity. [...] It is very difficult to read this book without frequently bursting into hearty laughter, tears of emotion streaming down your face." ― Newsweek • "...It takes a touch of magic to serve one's science in the entertaining, dazzlingly commanding, and disarmingly simple way that Feynman achieved. Whether you are reading this book for the first or fifth time, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did." — Bill Gates • "...A book that autobiographically depicts one of the greatest scientific minds of our time is certainly a special challenge for the reader. In its pages, they may not discover wisdom or reflection that transcends time and shapes a culture. However, they will discover —which has its own immense charm— moments from the life and daily routine of a man who possessed scientific genius, personal grace, and unquenchable curiosity." — Giorgos Grammatikakis (from the Introduction to the Greek Edition)