Books
by Walter Isaacson
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Leonardo Da Vinci |
A serious book for the general reader but studiously researched with much detailed information and some surprises. Leonardo (from Vinci) ended up dying in France in 1519. We often think of him as a painter because of his famous The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper but his insatiable curiosity in anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry made him the true Renaissance man. This is an irresistible, illuminating account of an amazing, unique human being.
(James Baker - bwl 87 Winter 2018) |
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Steve Jobs |
The comprehensive life-history of this genius in the design and invention of electronic consumer products who died recently at the age of 56. The author describes Jobs's early hippy years, his first achievements followed by setbacks and then his immense success with the development and launching one after another of Apple products such as the iPod, iPhone and iPad with their internet applications. I found this a fantastic and inspiring story.
(Jeremy Swann - bwl 63 Winter 2011) |
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