Theory of Everything
Movie poster of Theory of Everything. |
I watched this movie two weeks ago and have been raving
about it ever since. I found it to be a mind opening and remarkable story as I
watched in awe as it unfolded on the screen. Based on the memoir – Travelling to
infinity: My life with Stephen, Jane who was Stephens’ first wife wrote it to reveal
the relationship between them as well as the decline of his disability.
Eddie Redmayne won an Oscar for best actor this year for
portraying Stephen Hawking. ‘’This Oscar, this belongs to all of those around
the world battling ALS It belong to one exceptional family: Stephen, Jane,
Jonathan and the Hawking children- and I will be its custodian.’’ – Eddie
during his acceptance speech.
The movie is a romantic and dramatic true story based on one
of the world’s brilliant minds still alive today. It is a must see.
Stephen Hawking
‘’Life would be tragic if it were not funny,’’ as Stephen
Hawking so wisely put it. He was diagnosed not long after his 21st
birthday with ALS and was given just 2 short years to live. This brilliant
scientist celebrated his 73rd in January this year despite what he
had been told by doctors.
The eldest of four siblings, Stephen was born in 1942 in Oxford
England to parents who were academic themselves. From a young age he always had
a keen interest in maths and how things worked.
Stephen and Jane at their wedding. |
Stephen spent 30 years as a professor of maths at Cambridge
University and has accomplished much in his life. One of his major achievements
was being a part of coming up with the theory that the universe has no
boundaries. Stephen has been given many awards along with distinctions, and racked
up 12 honorary degrees in his life. He also wrote a children’s book with his
daughter Lucy, which they called ‘’Georges Secret Key to the Universe.’’
‘’Although I cannot move and I have to speak through a computer,
in my mind I am free.’’ Just some of the many wise words that Stephen Hawking
has shared. He appears to be a wise, appreciative and kind, smart man. A true
inspiration and role model to all.
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