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A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults): My Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars

Hakeem Oluseyi, Joshua Horwitz

Astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi recounts a life that began with childhood poverty and a difficult adolescence. His account traces his path into graduate physics study and eventually a career in science. Joshua Horwitz is credited alongside Oluseyi on this young-adult adaptation, published by Ember in 2024. The book describes both the personal challenges and scientific work that shaped Oluseyi’s journey.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
970L
Themes
Resilience · Science · Work And Careers
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Ember
Published
August 13, 2024
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9781984849663
Language
English
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