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“I even got a letter from a young woman in British Columbia that began as follows: 'Today I am eighteen. I am sitting at the window, looking out at the rain, and thinking how much I love you.'”

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Book:I, Asimov: A Memoir
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I, Asimov: A Memoir

In this memoir, Isaac Asimov reflects on his life, sharing anecdotes and personal experiences that shaped his career as a science fiction writer and his contributions to the field of science. more

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Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov, born on January 2, 1920 in Poland and died on April 6, 1992 in the United States, was a renowned American science fiction author, science writer, and literary critic, known as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. His works covered a wide range of science fiction themes, including robots, space exploration, and time travel, and had a profound impact on science fiction literature and the popularization of science. more

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