David Cassidy (1)

According to the author there are a number of books on Oppenheimer. I feel there are probably some better volumes out there.

This one the author tried to put his life in context of the American century and what was going on in America. However, the author's viewpoint of America seems overall fairly negative. It appears clear (to me) that the author is left of center politically and his view of America reflects that position.

Additionally, he spends time psychoanalyzing Oppenheimer. I'm now reading about Edward Teller and the author of that book does the same with Teller but with Teller the author brings you into Teller's shoes to see and feel things from his perspective. It's a sympathetic analysis vs. the author in Oppenheimer whose analysis comes across as clinical and condescending. I was happy to learn more about Oppenheimer but feel there must be better books on the man. This one only set me back $1 at a book sale so I can't complain to much. :)… (altro)