Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher (Abridged) Audiobook

" Meh, Like plays, lectures are best as live performances. While the brilliance of Feynman is clearly seen in the transcripts of these lectures, they would be much better seen than read. "

" I would love to read an updated version of this book. (Written in the mid 60's) "

" A total waste of money if you've already bought 'Lectures on Physics' "

" Yeah, didn't "read" this either but the audiobook of these Caltech lectures is a rather incredible introduction to the physics understood during the Mad Men era. The subtitle to this one is pretty ridonkulous, but then you hear this guy speak, and yes, he was brilliant, and passionate. I did feel lost at times, but that's OK. Overall, his ability to open the door to really complicated and heavy ideas for those with an interest in this subject was impressive. "

" feynman is brilliant as always, its just that this book, as a collection of lecture excerpts is lacking context and coherence. shame. nevertheless, worth briefly glancing at... "

" Very lucid presentation of complex topics. Author is simply genius. "

" Some complex subjects well-explained - but given that it comprises selected chapters from a larger course, it lacks the integration really needed to put the ideas together. Still, a classic example of science writing/teaching at its best. "

" Well, it's written by Feynman, so it's obviously awesome. "

" What a read. Loved the book, especially the spirit of the man accessible in the lectures he gave. A bit above my head, but wonderful explanations and wonderful attitude of being able to explain situations and possibilities, even when science doesn't have THE perfect answer. "

" Physics after thought served in F's very unique way. Highly recommended for lovers of physics and others that love science blended with philosophy! "

" Another book about science that makes the subject comprehensible "

" Feynman's got a wandering conversational style to his science writing, as if a lecture from a genius who genuinely enjoyed teaching were recorded word for word. You get used to it. I still don't understand quantum physics. It's a good book. "

" Physics makes us all its bitches. "

" Six Easy Pieces ... not all that easy. My husband says I'm not smart enough to understand physics. Although I don't think that's entirely true, I will admit to some difficulties in following Feynman. I guess the low rating is more for me than for the professor! "

" I think it is very rare for someone to be not only brilliant but also a wonderful teacher. Feynman has a very clear and direct style of imparting information. I just love it. Not quite as good as his autobiographical one but still very good. "

" This book hugely expanded my knowledge of physics, not necessarily by giving me any new theoretical information, but by presenting the information in a way that prompted me to connect things I had previously learned and ask myself questions that reached far beyond the scope of the book. "

" not so easy...stretch your mind "

" Must read for those of us regular guys interested in science and math. Feynman was a rock-star scientist who communicated great with us mere-mortals and his messages still resonate. "

" A splendid book. I envy the students of Feynman. "

" A couple choice quotes... But nothing amazing. What I already knew was boring and what I wanted to know more about didn't really stick with me. "

" It was a good book, with clear descriptions...just a littttttle too dry. "

" Some examples were confusing, but with a little mulling over all became more or less clear. The wave diagram needed the most chewing. Makes me want to read more science books, just to see what happens when I throw my brain at the concepts enough. "

" I must say; this book includes, by far, the least incomprehensible description of wave-particle duality in quantum mechanics that I've ever read:) "

" Wonderful--a book that explains physics even to me. Richard P. Feynman's lectures explain the most basic of basic (which most of us don't completely understand, but we just pretend that we do). This book fills in all those little gaps in science you were wondering about. "

" feynman is brilliant as always, its just that this book, as a collection of lecture excerpts is lacking context and coherence. shame. nevertheless, worth briefly glancing at... "

" Brilliant — although the early chapters are almost too easy, the book is a fantastic read. "

" Brilliant. Made me wish I were a physicist. "

" Excellent introduction to physics. Feynman is a great teacher. "

" Feynman and a fellow student taught me more than my teacher ever did. Dick's got a way of explaining things that makes physics seem easy "