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The World As I See It

"The World as I See It" is a treasury of the thoughts and life observations of one of the greatest minds and hearts of our century. The Einstein who is revealed in these writings is charming, witty, shrewd, keenly perceptive, and deeply concerned for humanity. Abridged.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 192 pages

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