Stephen Hawking’s dad reveals super genius was lazy kid who ‘didn’t study,’ lounged around too much: biography
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Stephen Hawking's father described him as a lazy child who showed little initiative and did not study much, according to diaries from 1961 revealed in a new biography.
- Hawking's mother noted he had an inferiority complex and had lost faith in physics at Oxford, favoring arts instead, which was seen as unfortunate by his father.
- At age 21, Hawking was diagnosed with ALS and given two years to live, but he defied expectations and lived until 76, becoming one of the most renowned astrophysicists.
- Hawking authored the bestselling book "A Brief History of Time," which sold over 25 million copies and cemented his legacy, particularly for his groundbreaking work on black holes.
- In his book, Hawking encouraged curiosity and perseverance, emphasizing the importance of looking to the stars and not giving up despite life's difficulties.