Stephen Hawking was always known to be a bright child. Little did anyone know, however, that he would grow up to face a difficulty so rare, hardly anybody had heard of it, and one of the most famous scientists known today. Hawking had a normal childhood which consisted of activities children did in those days: weekends at the beach, reading books, and school. He came from an exceptional family, and reading at the dinner table was not a bad habit to be punished, but a good one that was welcomed warmly. He graduated high school and attended Oxford College, where he didn't do much work.…
