ABC Wednesday - E is for Einstein

Some geniuses live in my heart, like Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Monteiro Lobato... and Einstein. When I was a little girl, I found the image of that funny scientist in an old magazine, and immediately cut it off and glued it to my bedroom's wall, for my mom's despair. I still have this photo, like so many other fans. All his theories, his funny, sad and weird stories, his controverse life have always fascinated me, and I ended up buying books to quenche my thirst about him. One of the most intriguing and curious ones for those who loves this myth is this:

Possessing Genius, by Carolyn Abraham, tells the crazy trip his brain had, taken up and down until being finally let alone and examined by specialists. The absurd treatment it had, told along the book, shows how insane people can be sometimes, and it made me feel sad for the man who tried to keep it "safe" from others. It's a great book for fans and those who, like me, love trivias and backstage info. Maybe for others, it will be a bit boring.

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