Book 2014.04.16 - Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!

One of the very few autobiographies I've read. Managed to finish reading this book faster than normal because one, I'm on paternity leave. And two, with a Kobo Glo, it's easier to read in the dark while cradling a baby to sleep compared to a regular book.

The book is basically a collection of short, humorous anecdotes about his "adventures" throughout his life - the pranks he played, the languages he learned, his attempts at painting and samba drum playing, his involvement with the Manhattan Project, his skills as a safecracker, his thoughts about winning the Nobel Prize, etc.

I've heard of Feynman before the book. Didn't realize he was that famous. The stories are told in a straightforward, lighthearted way; very easy to understand. Can't wait to read the sequel - What Do You Care What Other People Think?