I first read that book when I was 13 and I still go back for another read every few years. Not only did it make the subject accessible, it didn't over simplify.

I first read that book when I was 13 and I still go back for another read every few years. Not only did it make the subject accessible, it didn't over simplify. The stories of the people making the discoveries kept it personal and engaging throughout, and Feigenbaum's chapter(s) were my favorite. After finishing the book, you never see the world the same way again.