I have had the pleasure to be smitten by people of Feynman's character type &amp;  generally have left their presence drooling with admiration and a certain sort of blessed reassurance that there is sanity in this crazy world.<br><br>This book is not one I would characterize as an "easy read" especially if you don't have a basic &amp; general background in all of the sciences. I consider myself to have a basic background and while grasping most of the stories &amp; quips involving Feynman's fascination with biological concepts, I pretty much got glassy eyed when stumbling through quantum theory, theroms and what have you.<br><br>Nevertheless, this book is very entertaining and gives insight into the workings of a man of enormous curiosity , intelligence and whit.<br><br>It is written in short chapters , each one could be read as a separate  story all of which are rich with adventure, sound scientific thinking and humor.<br><br>I think every student from 5th grade through college level should be encouraged to read this book as it is a great lesson in how science is a process of sound thinking, logical reasoning, debate and discussion, success and failure.<br><br>Pick this one up. It is an exceptional insight into a brilliant mind, an interesting character and some background on his &amp; other's contribution to our own American history. The book is written in Feynman's voice and will leave you feeling as if you knew him and begging for the chance to go back in time and have a cup of tea with him.<br><br>M