Robert A. Heinlein
Born: 07-06-1907
Robert A. Heinlein, a pivotal figure in science fiction, was born in 1907 in Missouri. Known as one of the "Big Three" sci-fi writers, his works include classics like "Stranger in a Strange Land" and "Starship Troopers." Heinlein's innovative storytelling and exploration of social themes reshaped the genre. A former naval officer, his technical knowledge and libertarian views often permeated his narratives, leaving a lasting impact on speculative fiction.
Book summaries for books written by Robert A. Heinlein
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One man's Mars is another man's lava desert.
Give a spec to tantrum three times and you teach him every time he doesn't ge...
Oh, yes -- sure! Fine! Just wonderful! A really fine, large club wouldn't pinch men. No squeeze at all.
Luna isn't penal colony. Couldn't afford it. Has some rather unusual if not unique aspects.
Men don't have curves, Mike.
A rational man details conditions and is prepared to act according to those conditions.
Suppose they're waiting, boss? We could use a win, you know.
May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.
Come and take it.
Why, you rare earths, admiring your crude chemistry, not simple or beautiful or'safe.
A woman is woman as far down as she wants to go, and a man is all man as far as he can go.
Comrades, I beg pardon all for remarks. This is too nice a day to spoil by argument.