Walter Isaacson: The Genius Biographies: Benjamin Franklin, Einstein, Steve Jobs, and Leonardo da Vinci

Yeah, I know about the questions some of us have about this author but, putting that aside, these are really good. Excellent writing and editing. I also recommend Walters Elon Musk biography, I read that first and it is really helpful in understanding Elon.

Isaacson does it again. After reading Leonardo Di Vinci, I purchased this set. I couldn't see why these particular biographies were a set until I read them. It seems brilliant innovators must be all bizarre personalities. Isaacson's spot-on analyses are unbiased but insightful. Great reads~

These geniuses have a wealth of knowledge I’m already implementing to enrich my life. Isaacson does a stellar job and makes these 4 historic giants seem approachable and innately human. I can’t recommend these highly enough!

great books

Los libros fueron recibidos y son fantasticos. Todo el mundo deberia leerlos~!

What a gift to the world this box-set of biographies is! Each book is a treasure of information, an enjoyable ride through the life on an astonishing individual. Isaacson has the gift of writing in a way that's clear, concise but also detailed. He always seems to 'get' his subject, to really understand what drove them and made them the great person they were. The books are also handsomely produced, with nice paper, print and design, especially the volume on Leonardo.

I love the books alot, watlter is brilliant

I have only read the biography of Benjamin Franklin, one third of the collection. I am anticipating reading the other two books. One of the issues with a biography of some one long dead is the information must come from collected papers and previously published books since no one is alive to give direct input to the project. The author in my opinion has assembled a balanced biography; both the good and sides of Franklin are discussed. Also, the man is discussed in the context of the times which were complex.I especially valued the discussion of the politics of the times and feel I have gained useful knowledge of the history that formed the North American countries.