A Quantum Life
Narrated by Hakeem Oluseyi
- Released
- June 15, 2021
- Length
- 9 hrs 45 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Random House Audio
In "A Quantum Life," world-renowned astrophysicist Hakeem Muata Oluseyi shares his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing marked by poverty and crime to achieving prominence in research physics. Despite facing bullying and a tumultuous adolescence, his passion for science and a genius IQ propelled him forward. Gaining admission to Stanford University's elite physics PhD program, he battled personal challenges, including addiction and systemic racism in academia, all while honoring his heritage. This memoir captures his remarkable quest through hardship, perseverance, and cosmic discovery.
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