I read Stephen Hawking’s most recent book, “The Grand Design” (co-authored by Leonard Mlodinow), and highly recommend it, particularly to those who have never read a Hawking non-fiction before. My only negative comment is that the book is short. Even a slow reader like me can complete it in just a few hours. Hawking, the rock-star physicist that he is, always leaves me wanting more.
“The Grand Design” was not well-received by religious groups, as it points out that God is not necessary for the universe to exist. This comes as no surprise, as religious groups are particularly displeased whenever arguments are based on observation and reason.
