Life Stage: Asimov's Autobiography (Volume 1 and 2) - Philosopher's Stone Series

Author: Isaac Asimov, written by Huang Qun, translated by Xu Guanqiang
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Publishing Date: 2002-09-01
Features: The globally renowned 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 narrated the author's life from birth to 1978. The book strictly follows chronological order, focusing on accurate accounts of events with minimal purely discursive text. The third volume, I. Asimov: A Life in Science, began in early 1990 when Asimov was seriously ill and hospitalized. It took 125 days to complete and was finished 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 continuation of the first two volumes, and its style is also vastly different. Unlike the previous two volumes, which adhere strictly to chronological order, this book follows the author's thought process, moving from one topic to the next, recounting his family, childhood, school, principal, love, marriage, illness, setbacks, achievements, beloved family and friends, as well as his insights on major issues such as writing, faith, morality, friendship, war, and life and death. The book is written with candor and authenticity, filled with wisdom and philosophy in simple language. It allows readers not only to understand the brilliant life of this extraordinary talent, Isaac Asimov, but also to gain a deeper appreciation for the true essence of the "stage of life."