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Travelling to Infinity: My Life With Stephen
By Jane Hawking
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Complete with exclusive photographs of the couple, this moving and engaging memoir written by Stephen Hawking’s first wife covers the turbulent years of her marriage with the astrophysics genius, her traumatic divorce, and their recent reconciliation Professor Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous and remarkable scientists of our age and author of the scientific bestseller A Brief History of Time, which sold more than 25 million copies. In this compelling memoir, his first wife, Jane Hawking, relates the inside story of their extraordinary marriage. As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of motor neurone disease. Jane's candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their growing family reveals the inner-strength of the author, while the self-evident character and achievements of her husband make for an incredible tale presented with unflinching honesty. Jane's candor is no less evident when the marriage finally ends in a high-profile meltdown, with Stephen leaving Jane for one of his nurses and Jane marrying an old family friend. In this exceptionally open, moving, and often funny memoir, Jane Hawking confronts not only the acutely complicated and painful dilemmas of her first marriage, but also the relationship's faultlines exposed by the pervasive effects of fame and wealth. The result is a book about optimism, love, and change that will resonate with readers everywhere.
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Reviews for Travelling to Infinity
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a book about the twenty-five year marriage of Jane and Steven Hawking, and I almost feel like I've experienced every minute of it. It is greatly detailed with many boring references to Jane's doctoral thesis which could have easily been left out. They were, however, easy to skim over. I have always been interested in Steven Hawking and how he was able to function with severe motor neuron disease. He is a genius with a big ego and Jane is obviously a saint with a fantastic memory. I found the book for the most part very interesting, and even though it could have been a lot shorter, it was a worthwhile read. I am looking forward to seeing the movie.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I've always had a deep appreciation and admiration for Stephen Hawking and his discoveries. When I heard of the movie, "The Theory of Everything", I wanted to see it. I'm glad I didn't have an opportunity before reading this book. As always, the book is better than the movie. I finished the book last week, and two days later watched the movie. The movie is good as far as it goes and I was interested to hear that both Stephen and Jane were impressed by the actors who portrayed them. Their comments are part of the bonuses on the DVD. The movie was enjoyable but as always, there is a lot that has to be left out. The book is so much more interesting and intense. To read Jane Hawking's story of their meeting and subsequent life together is nothing short of amazing. One cannot help but feel for this brilliant young man when he is diagnosed with ALS and given two years to live. Boy did he ever prove them wrong! One also cannot help but admire his and Jane's strength and determination through everything to make it work no matter the cost. Jane is herself a very intelligent, strong and determined woman who loved Stephen dearly and worked hard to give him everything she could throughout all their trials. Maybe I'm saying to much...maybe not enough. Would you read this book if I say you won't regret it? I know I won't.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Essentially a biography of Stephen Hawking written by his first wife, primarily covering the years of their marriage. This is a personal account, with lots of details of their home life and the circumstances of Stephen's career, though little technical detail, making entirely approachable by a lay person. One has to bear in mind that it is written by his ex-wife, so certainly not an impartial witness, however I found that the author generally acknowledged her own bias and limitations. Very interesting.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Jane Hawking has written an excellent book about her life with Stephen Hawking. Although they are no longer married, I sense her caring, love, and respect for him through her words. I admire immensely for all that she did, especially when their children were younger with Stephen's requiring so much help. Her dedication is inspiring. Jane is very intelligent, and it shows not only in her writing but in her interests and her pursuit of her own PhD. The writing did get technical when she talked about some of Stephen's research, and I found it hard to follow since it's physics. I appreciate even more the mind of Stephen Hawking and now have the utmost respect for his first wife.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book, had to review
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great Story! Can't wait for the movie to come out.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Although, my heart is hurting a little bit from reading Jane Hawking's memoir, she is so beautifully honest about the hardships and successes of her marriage to Stephen Hawking. She really painted a realistic picture in comparison to the adaptation and cinematic portrayal of 'The Theory of Everything' which was just a wee bit sugar coated in comparison to this.
Professor Stephen Hawking was a great man but he would never have achieved many of the scientific breakthroughs that he did without Jane. It would have been so hard living in his shadow, with no acknowledgement and dealing with the emotional turmoil and abuse as her marriage suffered.
She made Stephen human.
A great read and a very human and realistic peek into their lives. Highly recommend