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Robert A. Heinlein, Vol 1: In Dialogue With His Century: Volume 1 (1907-1948): Learning Curve (2010)

by William H. Patterson Jr.(Favorite Author)

4.07 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1429964855 (ISBN13: 9781429964852)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Tor Books

review 1: Heinlein was one of those great science fiction writers of the 20th century who pointed out the way to the future. Heinlein wanted to confront the future on his own terms, grasping it by the throat. A writer of great courage and curiosity, he is thoroughly delineated in this massive biography, of which "Learning Curve" is only the first half, covering 1907 - 1948.Well known for Stranger in a Strange Land and Starship Troopers, Heinlein also wrote many short stories as well as science fact articles about the future and space travel.And he was a nudist! Fancy that.
review 2: A most interesting, if uncritical book about Heinlein. It's an authorized biography, and Robert doesn't always come off looking the best or wisest, but he is presented as someone you would li... moreke to know. In light of the mid-life crisis which ends volume one, it causes one to reexamine some of the interpersonal relationships in his books. A solid and interesting read. One also sees a lot of character building from his not privileged childhood and his years in the Naval academy and as a serving officer. less

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