Fizz - Zvi Schreiber

Fizz is a novel telling the story of the history of physics-mankind unraveling the universe-from the perspective of a young woman. Fizz revives the edu-novel genre made famous by Sophie's World, which sold 30 million copies worldwide. In response to environmental degradation, the Eco-community sect eschews science and technology, returning to an austere agricultural life of nature-worship. But one young member, Fizz, has a burning curiosity that defies suppression. Risking life and social standing, Fizz embarks on a quest that brings her face to face with the often-eccentric giants of physics, from Aristotle and Galileo, to Einstein and Hawking. One encounter at a time, Fizz pieces together the intricate workings of our universe, and struggles with the resulting intellectual, moral, and personal challenges. Returning as a changed person from the epic quest, Fizz faces the decision that will change her world forever.

Zvi Schreiber (pronounced tsvee shryber) is best known as a tech entrepreneur, having built several software start-ups, one of which-Ghost-was also a pioneer of Palestinian-Israeli business co-operation. He's involved in supporting community computer rooms for the benefit of both Palestinian and Israeli children and adults. He is currently CEO of Lightech, which produces power supplies for energy-efficient LED lighting. Educated at the University of Cambridge and Imperial College, London, he earned a BA in mathematics, a PhD in computer science, and an MSc in theoretical physics. He has published one previous book, a small novelty picture book with his own photography; Fizz is his first novel. Born in London, Zvi lives with his family in Jerusalem, Israel.