BOOK CLUB
October 24, 2001 | 12:00am
EINSTEIN’S DREAMS
BY ALAN LIGHTMAN
179 PAGES
Ever wonder what Albert Einstein was thinking during those crucial moments before the breakthrough of his Theory of Relativity? Physicist Alan Lightman picks the brain of history’s greatest scientist, and comes up with thirty fables that attempt to explain Einstein’s theories of time in a context of magic realism. Before you dismiss it as one for the geeks, think again. This might just be a budding classic that can make you think and have fun in the process.
EMOTIONALLY WEIRD
BY KATE ATKINSON
343 PAGES
Imagine a mother-daughter afternoon tea session with a playful exchange of college stories. Fun? Add a dash of male praising and yes, bashing. Now, that’s quality girl talk! This comic narrative can easily remind you of Bridget Jones’ Diary…with more than just "men-alcohol-calorie" dilemma. Emotionally Weird has a heartfelt perspective on family, relationships, the eccentricity of people and just how special they actually are because of it.
Books available at Powerbooks
BY ALAN LIGHTMAN
179 PAGES
Ever wonder what Albert Einstein was thinking during those crucial moments before the breakthrough of his Theory of Relativity? Physicist Alan Lightman picks the brain of history’s greatest scientist, and comes up with thirty fables that attempt to explain Einstein’s theories of time in a context of magic realism. Before you dismiss it as one for the geeks, think again. This might just be a budding classic that can make you think and have fun in the process.
EMOTIONALLY WEIRD
BY KATE ATKINSON
343 PAGES
Imagine a mother-daughter afternoon tea session with a playful exchange of college stories. Fun? Add a dash of male praising and yes, bashing. Now, that’s quality girl talk! This comic narrative can easily remind you of Bridget Jones’ Diary…with more than just "men-alcohol-calorie" dilemma. Emotionally Weird has a heartfelt perspective on family, relationships, the eccentricity of people and just how special they actually are because of it.
Books available at Powerbooks
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