Customer Reviews (2)

Who knew physicists had entertaining lives?
I'm a bit biased because my grandfather was Carl Anderson's first cousin and never knew about him.I was pleased to find this book and learn more about one of my more famous relatives.

For what would be called a geek today, Carl Anderson's life was quite interesting.The discussion of physics is minimal so the title shouldn't scare the casual reader away.But this is a simple autobiography of a man who just happened to be a great scientist.He faced all the basic problems we all face.For example, what do you do when you get the telegram that you've won the Nobel Prize but you don't have enough cash to get to Stockholm to pick it up?

It's a fast and enjoyable read.I'm sure my 85 year old mother will enjoy it as much as I did.Then it's into the hands of my high school junior son who wants to be a physicist.It's a good peek into what a physicist actually does.

Interesting Reading!
I am the daughter-in-law of Carl Anderson.Per my request, Carl wrote his memoirs for our children.He wrote it in a way that everyone of all ages will be able to understand the meaning of physics.It is a personal story of his life from childhood to his discovery and beyond.The book is inspiring to young and old alike.It is a story of determination and perservance in a era when young scientists had to develop and create experiments using very primitive means.This book allows the reader to better understand the world and mind of a famous scientist. ... Read more

Book Description
The Brief Edition of The American Journey was created by rewriting and cutting to condense text, and by using fewer photographs, maps, and charts to illustrate the text. Volume I of The American Journey introduces readers to the key features of American political, social, and economic history from the 1600's to the Reconstruction, 1865-1877. Written in a clear, engaging style with a straightforward chronological organization, it provides readers with a solid framework for understanding the past. It gives prominent coverage to the West and South and highlights the importance of religion in American history. It traces the emergence of distinctively American ideals and the way the conflict between those ideals and reality has shaped our nation's development. It brings alive the crucial issues and events behind the continuing effort of Americans to live up to their ideals. Compelling stories, ample use of quotations, and excerpts from primary sources bring the past vividly alive.Volume I encompasses the complete American history experience from transplantation, 1600-1685 and the creation of new worlds to Reconstruction, 1865-1877.For history enthusiasts and those looking for a review of American political, social and economic history. ... Read more