Stephen Hawking's father worried his son 'does not study much', diaries reveal
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- Stephen Hawking's early life, as revealed by his father's previously unknown diaries, showed concerns over his lack of initiative and academic focus.
- Hawking's father, Frank, documented his worries in coded diaries, expressing dismay over Stephen's perceived inferiority complex and waning interest in physics.
- Despite a devastating motor neurone disease diagnosis at age 21, Hawking defied medical expectations and became a pioneering physicist in cosmology and black hole theory.
- The biography by Graham Farmelo, authorized by Hawking's estate, uses unseen family papers to provide raw insights into his formative years and struggles.
- Hawking's resilience and curiosity inspired many, emphasizing perseverance and looking to the stars, even as he communicated through a voice synthesizer later in life.