_Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman_ by James Gleick is probably the book to read for Feynmanophiles. In contrast to Feynman's "sort of" autobiographical books, _Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman_ and _What Do You Care What Other People Think?_, _Genius_ is more well-rounded, covers the influence of other scientists on Feynman's life and work, and details more historical points. At times the science gets more detailed than most laypersons might want to read, but Gleick does a good job of explaining the esoteric field of particle physics. Many of the anecdotes described in Feynman's books are fleshed out in more detailed here, and some of Feynman's self-propagated myths are softened, perhaps even debunked. In an interview mentioned in the book, Feynman worries that a biography done on him would either make him out to be a too serious superman or a too frivolous bad boy. _Genius_ does neither; yes, Feynman was a genius, but a very, very human one. Highly recommended for those who enjoy biographies of scientists, have an interest in high energy physics, or have a strong interest in the life of Richard Feynman.

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