Beautiful Mind
bySylvia Nasar
Genres: NonfictionBiography
A Beautiful Mind is Sylvia Nasar's award-winning biography about the mystery of the human mind, the triumph over incredible adversity, and the healing power of love.At the age of thirty-one, John Nash, mathematical genius, suffered a devastating breakdown and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Yet after decades of leading a ghost-like existence, he was to re-emerge to win a Nobel Prize and world acclaim. A Beautiful Mind has inspired the Oscar-winning film directed by Ron Howard and featuring Russell Crowe in the lead role of John Nash.
Language
en
Published on
02/04/2002
Pages
480
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780571212927
Who is this book for? Readers interested in biographies, mental health, and the intersection of genius and personal struggle.
Topics SchizophreniaMathematicsGeniusMental healthRecoveryGame theoryNobel prizeBiographyStruggleTriumphIdentitySurvivalCourageHope
MoodReflective
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