Professor Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous and remarkable scientists of our age and author of the scientific bestseller A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, which sold more than 25 million. In this memoir, his first wife, Jane Hawking, relates the inside story of their marriage. As Stephen’s academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of motor neurone disease. Jane’s candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their growing family reveals the inner-strength of the author, while the self-evident character and achievements of her husband make for a tale presented with unflinching honesty.