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Alan Turing: The Enigma
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LENGTH30 hrs and 44 mins
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RELEASE DATE06-23-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Listed as one of the essential 50 books of all time in The Guardian
It’s only a slight exaggeration to say that the British mathematician Alan Turing (1912-1954) saved the Allies from the Nazis, invented the computer and artificial intelligence, and anticipated gay liberation by decades--all before his suicide at age forty-one. This classic biography of the founder of computer science, reissued on the centenary of his birth with a substantial new preface by the author, is the definitive account of an extraordinary mind and life.
A gripping story of mathematics, computers, cryptography, and homosexual persecution, Andrew Hodges's acclaimed book captures both the inner and outer drama of Turing's life.Hodges tells how Turing's revolutionary idea of 1936--the concept of a universal machine--laid the foundation for the modern computer and how Turing brought the idea to practical realization in 1945 with his electronic design. The book also tells how this work was directly related to Turing's leading role in breaking the German Enigma ciphers during World War II, a scientific triumph that was critical to Allied victory in the Atlantic. At the same time, this is the tragic story of a man who, despite his wartime service, was eventually arrested, stripped of his security clearance, and forced to undergo a humiliating treatment program--all for trying to live honestly in a society that defined homosexuality as a crime.
©2012 Andrew Hodges (P)2012 Audible Ltd
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michael SCOTTSDALE, AZ, United States 02-10-13 Member Since 2013- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Disappointed"
What did you like best about Alan Turing: The Enigma? What did you like least?The general story is one of interest, but the book is painfully, painfully long. I am 7 hours into listening to the story and I am bored to tears. He is all of 21 years old at this stage. Rather than touching on some highlights about his upbringing we are being forced to listen to every detail about his childhood. Additionally, rather than paraphrase the mathematical steps in his early learning, we are forced to listen to lengthy dry, mathematical theories written longhand.
I wanted to learn about the life of Turing,not relive each minute of it. There are almost 25 hours of listing to go... Someone needs to edit this book down to some thing more readable. And I am not opposed to long stories. I really enjoyed the Steve Jobs story. Fortunately, in that book, they did not read each and every letter home that he wrote before the age of 21. We desperately need an abridged version!!!
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"I enjoyed it immensely."
What made the experience of listening to Alan Turing: The Enigma the most enjoyable?I was blown away. Good job.
What did you like best about this story?Very much so, I have long been a fan of Sir Turning, this book has done him justice.
What about Gordon Griffin’s performance did you like?Yes, I could not put it down.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Nothing, it was most interesting.
Any additional comments?Bravo, nicely done.
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"In Code"
What did you love best about Alan Turing: The Enigma?I did not love any of it, However it was worth listening to it
Would you recommend Alan Turing: The Enigma to your friends? Why or why not?Not really , to much Guy Sexual discussion toward the end of the book
Which scene was your favorite?None
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?No
Any additional comments?If you want a book to try and understand Homosexuality and if you understand endless quoting of maths formula , then this might be for you, if you want to know more about code breaking look else where
1 of 14 people found this review helpful