Life Stage: An Autobiography by Isaac Asimov

Author: Isaac Asimov
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: The globally acclaimed science popularizer and science fiction master Isaac Asimov wrote three volumes of autobiography: Reminiscences, More Reminiscences, and this book, I. Asimov: A Life in Science. The first two volumes were published in 1979 and 1980, respectively, and recounted the author's life from birth to 1978. The book strictly follows chronological order, focusing on accurate accounts of events with little purely discursive text. The third volume, I. Asimov: A Life in Science, began in early 1990 when Asimov was seriously ill and hospitalized, and was completed in 125 days on May 30 of the same year. Less than two years later, the author passed away. I. Asimov: A Life in Science is not a sequel to the first two volumes and differs greatly in style. It does not adhere to chronological order but follows the author's train of thought, discussing one topic after another—from his family, childhood, school, principal, love, marriage, illness, setbacks, achievements, beloved relatives and friends, to his competitors, and even his insights on major issues such as writing, belief, morality, friendship, war, and life and death. The book is written with candor and sincerity, filled with wisdom and philosophy in simple language. It allows readers not only to understand the brilliant life of this extraordinary genius but also to gain a deeper insight into the true meaning of life's stage.