Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!

Very interesting book about an interesting scientist. I'd go so far as to call him a “character.” In addition to winning the Nobel prize in physics, this guy lived a very full life, taking many opportunities and living his life to the fullest. There's an interesting contrast in the book which spends about equal time talking about 3 different things:

1. Scientific Endeavors
2. His involvement in science education
3. How to be successful picking up women in bars or casinos, and various other scoundrel-type activities.

Which of these is different from the others?

But that's kind of how the book goes. Its surprising all the different things he gets into. Different areas of science. Working on The Bomb. Rapid math in his head. Working with incredibly famous scientists. Playing drums in Brazil. Learning different languages. Talking about his enjoyment in spending time with beautiful women. How he learned how to essentially be a scoundrel. Seeing the difference in the education of science in Brazil compared to the US. Winning the nobel prize. Social faux pas with royalty.

It's a pretty wild ride.