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A really thorough biography on one of the greatest American scientists. It really goes into detail on Oppenheimer, though it could be better explaining a little more science that he discovered along with relationships with his family. Those details are rather sparse and it would not only reveal more of his brilliance but humanize him.
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American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
James Pollaro, September 1, 2011
A really thorough biography on one of the greatest American scientists. It really goes into detail on Oppenheimer, though it could be better explaining a little more science that he discovered along with relationships with his family. Those details are rather sparse and it would not only reveal more of his brilliance but humanize him.