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Nonfiction · MelancholicThe life of the mathematician John Nash and his struggle with schizophrenia
A Beautiful Mind
by Sylvia Nasar
See it on Amazon1998Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Sylvia Nasar’s 1998 biography follows John Nash from brilliance and the Nobel Prize in economics through years of mental illness and a gradual recovery.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Mathematics · Mental illness · Genius
Screen adaptation
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
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About the author
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