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'A fascinating man...mesmerizing.' --Judy Finnigan, Daily Express
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'This book makes for absorbing reading.'
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Format:Hardcover
'Back to the future' hover boards were promised to me when I was a child, of this I am sure. After hearing Ronald Mallett on a Radio 4 interview in late August, I decided the time may have finally come. The lack of mention towards such a creation is the only reason I would not give this book 5 stars.
This is a great story where in a strange way the huge promise of time travel is somewhat insignificant compared to the life story of this man.
Problems with race, keeping his aims a secret, the issues with his father's death weave a compelling and vivid tale.
The writing can feel a little stilted at times and yet this gives it an overwhelming honesty and the feeling that you have a highly intelligent child over eager to tell you what they have accomplished at school that day.
I no nothing of the science, the way he explained it left me feeling that physics was far more accessible than ever before. He may be wrong he may be right but that does not matter, as his passion will mean whether in this or in other avenues he will have had an impact on the world of science and myself.
This is a great story where in a strange way the huge promise of time travel is somewhat insignificant compared to the life story of this man.
Problems with race, keeping his aims a secret, the issues with his father's death weave a compelling and vivid tale.
The writing can feel a little stilted at times and yet this gives it an overwhelming honesty and the feeling that you have a highly intelligent child over eager to tell you what they have accomplished at school that day.
I no nothing of the science, the way he explained it left me feeling that physics was far more accessible than ever before. He may be wrong he may be right but that does not matter, as his passion will mean whether in this or in other avenues he will have had an impact on the world of science and myself.
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A fantastic book about how, with determination, anything can be possible.I loved the author's personal journey towards his goal; I could very much relate to his story.This book is a perfect example of how anything can be accomplished if you focus on your goal.It is almost as though opportunities appear when you hold your goal in your mind and slowly work towards it. Reading this book it struck me at how each event in the author's life was an important stepping stone in the development of his dream; even at times when the event appeared insignificant.
I have always had an interest in time travel, but felt that the science would always be out of my reach. I am pleased that Ronald Mallett was of much stronger character than me and dared to live the dream.This book was first published in 2007,I would love to know at what stage time travel development is now at.Very much looking forward to Ronald's next book.
I have always had an interest in time travel, but felt that the science would always be out of my reach. I am pleased that Ronald Mallett was of much stronger character than me and dared to live the dream.This book was first published in 2007,I would love to know at what stage time travel development is now at.Very much looking forward to Ronald's next book.
Format:Hardcover
Ronald Mallett comes across as nothing short of somebody you would dearly like to meet.
In The Time Traveller, he relays the story of his life so far, mainly surrounding the premature death of his beloved father. Mallett found solace in HG Wells' The Time Machine, which spurred Mallett passionately on to find the solution to, and build, a time machine in order to travel back into the past and warn his father of his demise.
Mallett comes across a number of obstacles, be they emotional, racial or professional.
This book is absorbing, though at times complicated for those not heavily into science, and one of it's magical properties is that throughout the book you constantly hope that Mallett will succeed in going back in time.
A terrificly moving, honest, educational and often funny book told with wry humour and heart from Ronald Mallett.
Well worth a read.
In The Time Traveller, he relays the story of his life so far, mainly surrounding the premature death of his beloved father. Mallett found solace in HG Wells' The Time Machine, which spurred Mallett passionately on to find the solution to, and build, a time machine in order to travel back into the past and warn his father of his demise.
Mallett comes across a number of obstacles, be they emotional, racial or professional.
This book is absorbing, though at times complicated for those not heavily into science, and one of it's magical properties is that throughout the book you constantly hope that Mallett will succeed in going back in time.
A terrificly moving, honest, educational and often funny book told with wry humour and heart from Ronald Mallett.
Well worth a read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A stimulating read
Prof. Mallett ain't an ordinary person, of course, he's a worldwide known scientist and certainly a pioneer who might one day be really famous, as Einstein is nowadays. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Cristian
Heartwarming tale
I love physics, and i think that Ronald mallet is a very clear expositor of the subject. But the most important thing about this book is the human angle, and that's quite honestly... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by another reader
An Inspirational Read...
This book is indeed a book you can really finish in one go.The book starts with the story of a young ten year old boy whose father tragically dies, the young boy with a heavy heart... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2009 by Sayan Bakshi
Time just flies
I first heard Ronald Mallett interviewed on This American Life, and was deeply affected by the story of how his father's death drove him to a highly successful career as a physics... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by thehighrise
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