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Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!

by Richard P. Feynman · first published 1984

Recommended by 4 people Peter Attia, James Clear, Scott H. Young, Tim Ferriss

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  1. Peter Attia Surgeon; self-experimenter

    Explicit recommendation

    Peter Attia named it as a book they have given as a gift more than any other, answering Tim Ferriss's interview question.

    The Unusual Books That Shaped 50+ Billionaires, Mega-Bestselling Authors, and Other Prodigies Interviewtim.blog The Tim Ferriss Show · 10 Dec 2016 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  2. James Clear American author and speaker

    Explicit recommendation

    On James Clear's curated "Best Biographies and Memoirs" list.

    Listed in the source as “Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)”.

    Best Biographies and Memoirs Personal websitejamesclear.com jamesclear.com · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

  3. Scott H. Young Writer and author of Ultralearning

    Explicit recommendation

    On Scott Young's "My Best Book Recommendations" page, among his five favourites or his top career and productivity picks.

    Listed in the source as “Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!”.

    My Best Book Recommendations Personal websitescotthyoung.com scotthyoung.com · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

  4. Tim Ferriss American author, entrepreneur, angel investor and public speaker

    Explicit recommendation

    One of the "4 books I love" in a short video on Tim Ferriss's own YouTube channel.

    Listed in the source as “Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!”.

    4 Books I Love | Tim Ferriss #shorts Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Tim Ferriss) · 15 Sep 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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