Isaac Asimov: It's Been a Good Life    Editor Janet Jeppson Asimov Order:  USA  Can Prometheus, 2002 (2002) Hardcover      Reviewed by David Pitt Isaac Asimov's three-volume autobiography, In Memory Yet Green (1979), In Joy Still Felt (1980) and I, Asimov (1992), is, I think, my very favorite memoir written by a writer. Asimov was, in case the name rings only a faint bell (shame on you), one of the 20th century's most prolific writers, turning out hundreds of novels and nonfiction books. His science fiction changed the whole genre; his mystery fiction was tight and compelling. In his nonfiction, he wrote about mathematics, physics, chemistry, the Bible, and on and on. He was, and I mean this literally, one of this century's most important writers. He died a decade ago, but -- sorry for the cliché here, but it's appropriate -- his writings will live on for centuries. This new book combines excerpts from his autobiography with letters from the author to his wife, Janet (this volume's editor) -- a kind of summing-up, if you will, of a long and incredibly productive life. It's Been a Good Life won't ever replace the sheer joy of reading Asimov's full-length memoirs, but it comes darn close. Think of this book as an introduction to a great man, a kind of collage of images, glimpses of his genius and wide-ranging imagination. As a starting point, a way to get the gist of Isaac Asimov before plunging into his writings, it's entirely successful. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more NonFiction books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews