Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of Genius Audio Book Review
Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of Genius – An Audio Book Review
- Author: Macr J. Seifer
- Narrated by: Simon Prebbles
- Length: 22 hours and 17 minutes
- Unabridged
- Genre: Biography
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Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of Genius Audio Book Summary:
Nikola Tesla is often cited as the father modern technology. He is credited as the person who inspired the invention of radios, robots and even the radar. His inventions and prototypes were all well-beyond his time and most will consider that without Nikola Tesla, we wouldn’t have had major breakthroughs in technology and harnessing the power of electricity. This audiobook is the definitive biography of the man that is considered a true wizard of science. Learn more about the man that has often been ignored in the history books. Nikola Tesla is a true pioneer of modern technology and must always be remembered for his accomplishments in the field of science.
One reason to listen:
Learn more about the reclusive genius that did not want fame or fortune but truly desired greater things for mankind.
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Reactions:
“Simon Prebble did a great job narrating the story. The book goes into more depth surrounding the times of Tesla. It gives an overview history of Serbia and surrounding countries. In covering the education of Tesla the author also introduces the reader to the professors that influenced him. Marc Seifer also covers in depth the interaction between Edison, Bell, Westinghouse and investors such as J.P. Morgan, John Aster, Stanford White and others. Tesla health, habits and mental health are covered. Seifer goes into depth covering the wide array of invention of Tesla and many are just becoming a factor in our daily life. It was also interesting to note that there are many more invention that the department of defense placed under a blanket of national security and no information is available on these inventions. This book has only made me want to know more about Tesla and his fellow engineers of the 1890s.” – Jean
“This was an incredible biography of a multifaceted genius. I came to this from old curiosity but also from recent listen to Pynchon’s Against the Day in which Tesla is an element of the story. i became more interested in learning about Tesla and I did not regret the time. In fact a friend who also listened to Pynchon is following up Tesla. It is mind boggling to imagine the world we could have today if only a key turn in history or in Tesla’s fortunes or temperament had gone differently. We literally could have leapfrogged the 20th century and have cleaner energy etc. the list of items and technologies he created or envisioned is ridiculous. I chose this bio because it appeared to be the most comprehensive and I’m glad i did. i highly recommend this one if you are curious in Tesla, but also in early 20th century, late 19th, history: the list of people and events connected even tangentially with Tesla is also staggering. And the narration is fine, just at times he does a couple voices that are similar and can confuse who’s speaking a little, not major.” – Darryl
“At last an audiobook about Nikola Tesla. I’ve always been interested in Tesla, but just didn’t have the time or energy to read one of his many biographies, I guess you could say everything I know about Tesla, I learned from Wikipedia. But the Seifer book is enjoyable enough to listen to leisurely, but detailed enough to hold my scientific interest. I loved the British accent on the reader, who I’ve heard before, but not sure where. He makes everything seem so profound.” – H. Smukler
“This book makes use of some amazing records and information from Tesla’s own papers. It paints a very interesting portrait of the scientist. It does get a bit bogged down in details of patent rights, electric theory the various players who pop in and out of Tesla’s life. But definitely worthwhile for anyone interested in this amazing man.” – Robert
“This book starts agonizingly slow and really is a bit like reading a textbook. Tesla is a Brilliant inventor who simply did a poor job of marketing himself. It’s interesting to learn that Edison was really the Steve jobs of his age. He did less invention and more ‘modification, and improvement’ to other people’s ideas. From an educational perspective it was worth it.” – William
Score on Audible: 3.8 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 4.1 out of 5
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