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In "Massive: The Hunt for the God Particle", Ian Sample takes the reader on an incredible journey through the history and scientific race that led to the discovery of the Higgs Boson particle. Spanning over four decades, this book delves into the personal stories and intense rivalries of the scientists behind this breakthrough, including the incredible life and work of Peter Higgs. Sample's narrative brings together science, culture, and politics in an accessible manner for readers of all backgrounds, and showcases the incredible ambition, failure, and competition that drove the quest to discover the particle that provides mass to all things. With unprecedented access to the complex machines and multi-billion dollar projects that made this discovery possible, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and how one big idea brought order to the universe.