“This very accessible popular science book will engage readers interested in physics, World War II, history, and biography.”

“A deeply fascinating, deeply sad book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of modern science.”

“History of the clash between ‘German’ and ‘Jewish’ physics in the early decades of the last century. That clash explains why Albert Einstein ended up at Princeton and why his self-appointed nemesis, Philipp Lenard, ended his years stripped of academic rank but worshipping Adolf Hitler to the end…[whose] larger punishment lies in being mostly forgotten today.”

“Narrator Arthur Morey injects a hint of Einstein’s real-life persona into the famous scientist’s voice in this audiobook. Philipp Lenard, a rival and doubter of Einstein, rose to power in Nazi Germany as Hitler’s science advisor. Their story is told dramatically, with Morey capturing the essence of the battle between pacifism and the Nazi regime. Here is science, of course, including discussions of quantum physics, as well as personal drama, including details of Einstein’s marital problems. The story also covers the atmosphere in Germany’s scientific community at that time and touches on Edward Teller’s interest in developing a hydrogen bomb for the US. The authors thoroughly cover the intersections of science with politics and war.”