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The Prodigy

A Biography of William James Sidis, America's Greatest Child Prodigy
Pages
297
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the extraordinary life of William James Sidis, a child prodigy who captivated the early 20th century. Born to brilliant Russian immigrant parents, Sidis was reading the New York Times at 18 months and entered Harvard at age 11. This biography delves into his phenomenal memory, intense concentration, and vast intellectual curiosity that astonished his educators and peers.

About the author

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Amy Wallace

Amy Wallace is the author of Creativity, Inc., a book that explores the principles of building and sustaining a creative culture. Her work focuses on business and creativity.