Stephen Hawking’s father worried his son ‘does not study much’, diaries reveal
Newly uncovered diaries reveal that Stephen Hawking's father, Frank, had concerns about his son's academic initiative during his youth. Despite these worries, Stephen Hawking went on to become a renowned physicist and author, defying medical expectations after being diagnosed with a degenerative disease. The diaries provide insight into Hawking's early life and the challenges he faced before achieving greatness.
- ▪Frank Hawking expressed worries about his son's lack of initiative and study habits in his diaries.
- ▪Stephen Hawking defied medical expectations and became a celebrated physicist and author.
- ▪The diaries offer a raw insight into Hawking's upbringing and his battle with a degenerative disease.
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Hawking defied medical expectations that he would die within two years. He died in 2018, at the age of 76, having proved himself as one of the most celebrated minds of our time. Photograph: Liam White/Alamy/Sky DocumentariesView image in fullscreenHawking defied medical expectations that he would die within two years. He died in 2018, at the age of 76, having proved himself as one of the most celebrated minds of our time. Photograph: Liam White/Alamy/Sky DocumentariesStephen HawkingStephen Hawking’s father worried his son ‘does not study much’, diaries revealExclusive: New biography uncovers Frank Hawking’s papers in which he lamented that his son had ‘little initiative’Dalya AlbergeSat 23 May 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIn exploring the physics and geometry of the…
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