Einstein: His Life and Universe

About the book

Using newly available letters and papers, Isaacson follows Einstein's scientific breakthroughs alongside the independence, relationships, politics, and moral questions that shaped his life.

Why read it

Best if you want Isaacson's account of the traits that made Einstein significant and why he sees them as vital to creative success, along with background on scientists who became refugees.

Evidence and original sources

Sources: official Founders episodes — #143, #187

This record is supported by 5 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.

• Alfred Lee Loomis (the most interesting man you've never heard of) — David identifies Walter Isaacson's Einstein biography and says reading it helps explain the current book's scientific-refugee context.
• Albert Einstein — David introduces Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson as today's book.