Unlike the many biographies written on Einstein, this one focuses on his spiritually uplifting side, the man beneath the hype. It's a slightly unorthodox approach about a man who tried to understand the hidden workings of the universe through mathematics, great classical music, and for a time, organized religion.

Quote from the Preface:
"I admire Einstein's simplicity, his reverential attitude to the Supreme Principle, his utter lack of craving for material success, his sincere pacificism and above all his contemplative attitude. In these days of increasing violence, it is very refreshing to think of his noble character."