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A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults) My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars

Hakeem Oluseyi

Renowned American astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi (born James Plummer) pens a gripping, gritty coming-of-age memoir, from young boy to graduate-school student, that will resonate with teenagers, especially those of color, who are facing many choices and obstacles as they navigate their young adult liv...

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It was described as a unique and epic story of Hakeem Oluseyi's journey from poverty and crime to becoming a leading astrophysicist, and was enjoyed by the host so much that he read 275 pages in one sitting.

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You came out with a book. A book. Let me get the title straight here. A Quantum Life.

— Episode: A Quantum Life with Hakeem Oluseyi

Episode: A Quantum Life with Hakeem Oluseyi

It was described as a unique and epic story of Hakeem Oluseyi's journey from poverty and crime to becoming a leading astrophysicist, and was enjoyed by the host so much that he read 275 pages in one sitting.

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You came out with a book. A book. Let me get the title straight here. A Quantum Life.

A Quantum Life. My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars.

Lindsay sent me a copy of the book...a couple nights ago and I only had time for that night to read it because I knew what my schedule was. And I got through about 250, 275 pages of the book.

I was reading it as homework because I just wanted to be prepared, but I ended up reading it for enjoyment, which is why I read 275 pages in one sitting.

It's out this year. It's on the Valentine imprint on Penguin Random House.

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