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A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults)

by Hakeem Oluseyi
Joshua Horwitz
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Renowned American astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi (born James Plummer) pens a gripping, gritty coming-of-age memoir, from young boy to graduate-school student, that will resonate with teenagers, especially those of color, who are facing many choices and obstacles as they navigate their young adult lives.
He was born James Plummer and grew up in poor neighborhoods where  gangs were common. What set him apart were his love of the starlit sky and the mysteries of science and his off-the-charts IQ.
Despite the constant upheaval and turbulence of his home life, James  devoured books, conducted science experiments, and taught himself computer programming, winning a state science fair with his project  modeling Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. His thirst for knowledge would be his guiding star even when destructive habits—a crack cocaine addiction in college and graduate school—nearly derailed his dream of  becoming a research physicist. Although at times he self-sabotaged his life and found the struggle nearly unbearable, he persevered and ultimately became a renowned astrophysicist, changing his name to Hakeem Oluseyi to honor his ancestors. 
This honest, compelling memoir will inspire readers to reach for their own dreams.
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Publisher: Books on Tape Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9780593680285
  • File size: 221330 KB
  • Release date: August 15, 2023
  • Duration: 07:41:06

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780593680285
  • File size: 221360 KB
  • Release date: August 15, 2023
  • Duration: 07:45:02
  • Number of parts: 7

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subjects

Biography & Autobiography Multi-Cultural Science Young Adult Nonfiction

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:970
Text Difficulty:5-7

Renowned American astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi (born James Plummer) pens a gripping, gritty coming-of-age memoir, from young boy to graduate-school student, that will resonate with teenagers, especially those of color, who are facing many choices and obstacles as they navigate their young adult lives.
He was born James Plummer and grew up in poor neighborhoods where  gangs were common. What set him apart were his love of the starlit sky and the mysteries of science and his off-the-charts IQ.
Despite the constant upheaval and turbulence of his home life, James  devoured books, conducted science experiments, and taught himself computer programming, winning a state science fair with his project  modeling Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. His thirst for knowledge would be his guiding star even when destructive habits—a crack cocaine addiction in college and graduate school—nearly derailed his dream of  becoming a research physicist. Although at times he self-sabotaged his life and found the struggle nearly unbearable, he persevered and ultimately became a renowned astrophysicist, changing his name to Hakeem Oluseyi to honor his ancestors. 
This honest, compelling memoir will inspire readers to reach for their own dreams.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Multi-Cultural Science Young Adult Nonfiction
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