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- Albert Einstein: The Miracle
- Narrated by: A. C. Fellner
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
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- Jason
- 08-18-19
really for children
The coverage of a lifetime in only three hours. The story and presentation is flat and suitable for a child. An adult might find it lacking.
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- Oliver Nielsen
- 12-25-13
A short, nice biography
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Was surprised to learn that Einstein was a flirtatious guy, with good humour and a very moral, loving view on life and living creatures. He wasn't exactly an angel either though, when it comes to his personal relationships. But hey - nobody's perfect:)
This book gives a balanced, engaging look.
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Narration is top notch.
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- Ricardo Sousa
- 05-14-09
Fair Biography
I bought this audio book out of curiosity, to know more about Albert Einstein, his life and his work.
I think it did it in a reasonable way, covering his personal and scientific career, though this last aspect, turned out to be boring for me to listen to... Never the less necessary, to fit in to the book over all context.
Over all I rate it a 3 Star
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