New book reveals hidden life of Stephen Hawking through close friends

UPDATE - follow-up to A secret history of Stephen Hawking, by those who knew him best - The Times: A new book titled Hawking by author Graham Farmelo takes a close look at the complex life of the late physicist through the eyes of people who knew him best. Reviewers and critics from publications including The Times, Kottke.org, The Telegraph, and New Scientist have examined the biography, raising questions about his private life and whether he still deserves public admiration despite his personal flaws.