The Elegant Universe or String Theory for Complete Idiots
No, I do not understand string theory. And furthermore, I do not wish to understand the complex mathematics that go into the study of it. But I still found The Elegant Universe,” fascinating, and with the author’s ability to explain physics, and then make it matter to Joe Average, I would have to say string theory is really pretty interesting stuff. I 
think it will be safe to assume that Dr. Brian Greene’s new book, The Fabric of the Cosmos,” will be just as interesting.
Backtracking a little bit, I have to state that I believe nonfiction is part of our reality of literature. Literature, strictly defined is, “The body of written works of a language, period, or culture.” At least Dictionary.com says it is. I agree. Literature is the written word that reflects a generation. This generation is all about information overload. New discoveries are happening faster than people can possibly document them. Therefore, it is a part of our culture, and a book written about one of these new discoveries, is therefore literature.
We are defined by what we read. (Scary thought, isn’t it?)
At any rate, I found The Elegant Universe, fascinating because I didn’t like the idea of poor Einstein being shoved aside as though his work and brilliance didn’t matter any 
more. The Fabric of the Cosmos, promises even more with theories about time and 11 possible dimensions, or alternate universes. Which means that there may be 10 other me’s, writing 10 other blogs, all with different situations, motivations, and conclusions.
A universe of infinite possibilities. Now if that doesn’t grab you for reading, nothing will!
Sparked by the trademark wit, humor, and brilliant use of analogy that have made The Elegant Universe a modern classic, Brian Greene takes us all, regardless of our scientific backgrounds, on an irresistible and revelatory journey to the new layers of reality that modern physics has discovered lying just beneath the surface of our everyday world.
Random House