Six Men Out of the Ordinary Book

In this fascinating book, Lord Zuckerman focuses on six exceptional British and American men with whom he became closely associated during his active working life: two nuclear physicists, the Nobel Laureates Patrick Blackett and Isidor Rabi; two air chiefs, Lord Tedder and General Spaatz; and two admirals, Lord Mountbatten and Admiral Rickover, founder of the US nuclear navy. The author enjoyed the trust and friendship of these men through his unique contacts in very different spheres of activity: the Bohemian Bloomsbury set in London; the world of scientists and academics; his scientific advisory posts in Combined Operations during the war years when he set up vital bombing-survey units; and later in his role as governmental scientific adviser. He uses his personal knowledge and special insights into his subjects to bring them vividly to life, as well as recording some of the momentous events in which they participated.Read More