Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!

Fantastic introduction to the mind of an incredible man. Obviously a genius, with outstanding achievments in the world of physics (think project Manhattan) and yet laid back and quirky as fuck (look up him playing “Orange Juice” on youtube - you'd think he belongs in Asylum).

Of particular interest is the fact he spent some time at UFRJ, a university I went to for a while as well. His take on it couldn't be more accurate, that Brazilians were not taught to think, they were taught to remember facts. Sad, and a trait that I see in many countries far and wide.

(Just thought of his experiments with ants! In fact, I always think of it!)

Reads like a conversation, like having a beer with the most interesting person you've ever met.

One of the very few 5 star reviews I give. The single best autobiography I have ever read. It's really just a collection of autobiographical anecdotes but manages to be very funny, informative and inspiring all at once.

Anyone who loves science, skepticism or witty humor will absolutely love this book.

I really enjoyed the first half of this book and the final chapter. The second half is a bit dull and comes off as a little humble bragging. I'm sure this is unintended.

I like the quirky stream of consciousness thinking. It enjoyed reading someone think a similar way to me and be eclectic and rational.

I find Feynman a fascinated character we can all learn from. But, objectively as a book this isn't the best but I would still highly recommend it.