Nancy Greenspan, author of "The End of the Certain World"

Max Born began life in a 19th century Germany that was a comfortable and affluent setting for the development of his exceptional scientific aptitude. By the time of his death, this Nobel-prize winning physicist had seen his country become a killing ground for his German – Jewish community. Through it all, Born maintained a staunch humanitarian commitment that matched his scientific brilliance. Nancy Greenspan explains the details of his life.