The Book of Life

pages of wisdom Bill Cosby took her advice seriously. He began working hard in his studies until he eventually earned a doctorate in education. Later, he started performing in entertainment programs, which led to television opportunities. Today, he is one of the most famous comedians in America. The Bill Cosby Show became the most expensive program on American television. Unlike many other black comedians, he avoided racial themes. Instead, he based his stories on universal experiences that everyone could relate to: “Unlike many other black comedians, he avoided racial nuances and drew his stories from the kind of universal occurrences that could be understood by all.” (Span, January 1987) Generally, Americans do not favour black people. Yet they watched Bill Cosby’s programs with great enthusiasm. Since he showed respect for white audiences, they in turn showed respect for him. If you want others to take interest in you, begin by taking interest in them. After that, you will have no complaints. HUMAN GREATNESS T his is the story of the famous theoretical scientist Stephen Hawking (1942–2018). After completing his master’s degree, while pursuing Ph.D. research, he was struck by a serious illness. He described his condition in