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Seven Brief Lessons on Physics is not a jargon or science heavy book, but rather talks about concepts of physics that have impact on our lives.
It is profoundly about our connection and Rovelli makes it all accessible, engaging and relatable.

Seven Brief Lessons on Physics is a short book that explains 7 key interconnected concepts in physics. Rather than providing a scientific primer, Carlo Rovelli has crafted a mixture of historical context and light introduction to these scientific discoveries, as well as placing them within the frame of our everyday life. I found the overall message to be profound and thought-provoking, and I am glad that I finally got around to reading this 10th anniversary edition.
The prose was compelling and descriptive, giving a philosophical impression to the discussions throughout. Even though some ideas could be tricky to grasp, the book is short enough to complete within a day and revisit at another time. Having studied the majority of these lessons at university, I still enjoyed reading about the 7 lessons chosen by Carlo Rovelli. I was reminded of my wonder at first encountering these scientific concepts, as well as the value of remaining curious.