The Makings of a Genius

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Take a peek into lives of geniuses
By The Blinkist Curators

What's it about?

From Leonardo da Vinci and Helen Keller, to Simone de Beauvoir and Steve Jobs—this collection invites you to find out more about the extraordinary lives of those we call geniuses. Uncover the twists and turns that led to their excellence and popularity, and find out how these brilliant minds came to be.

The Makings of a Genius

Take a peek into lives of geniuses
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