Eric Weiner is author of the New York Times bestsellers The Geography of Bliss and The Geography of Genius, as well as the critically acclaimed Man Seeks God and, his latest book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers. A former foreign correspondent for NPR, he has reported from more than three dozen countries. His work has appeared in the New Republic, The Atlantic, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, and the anthology Best American Travel Writing. He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife and daughter. For more information, visit: EricWeinerBooks.com.
The Geography of Genius is witty, informative, and compulsively
readable. Whether you're getting genius tips from Freud in Vienna
or hearing the secrets of high-tech powerhouses in Silicon Valley,
you'll emerge smarter after reading this delightful travelogue of
ingenuity.
-- Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of To Sell Is Human and
Drive
A witty, entertaining romp. Weiner's vivid descriptions of
modern-day life in each locale make the spots feel like must-visit
destinations."
-- The New York Times Book Review
Eric Weiner has single-handedly invented a new nonfiction genre in
which a brilliant and hilarious writer leaves his home and family
to circle the globe in search of the answer to a timeless question.
The Geography of Genius is an intellectual odyssey, a traveler's
diary, and a comic novel all rolled into one. Smart, original, and
utterly delightful, this is Weiner's best book yet.
-- Daniel Gilbert, Harvard professor and bestselling author of
Stumbling on Happiness
In the genial style of Bill Bryson, Weiner scouts the world looking
for places that have spawned geniuses.
-- Kirkus Reviews
It's rare to read a book that makes you laugh and learn, but Eric
Weiner has done it again. This witty, wise explorer offers
fascinating insights on how culture has inspired creativity across
the ages--ripe for chats at water coolers and cocktail parties--and
offers a practical map for how we can all become a bit more
inventive.
-- Adam Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of Give and
Take and Originals
Weiner illustrates the power that culture and location can lend to
creative efforts. Using a series of well-crafted travel essays the
author propels readers across the globe... A welcome read for
lovers of geography, history of geography, historical travel,
travelogues, and the history of science.
-- Library Journal (starred review)
Weiner is an affable tour guide and a lively, witty writer in the
style of Bill Bryson; the connections he makes between places of
genius are sharp and sometime unexpected.
-- Booklist
Why do certain places produce a spontaneous eruption of creativity?
What made Athens and Florence and Silicon Valley? This witty and
fun book has an insight in every paragraph. It's a charming mix of
history and wisdom cloaked as a rollicking travelogue filled with
colorful characters.
-- Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of The Innovators and Steve
Jobs
"Fun and thought provoking."
-- Miami Herald
"There are some writers whose company is worth keeping, whatever
the subject... And Mr. Weiner is blessed with this gift. He is a
prober and questioner, a big-hearted humanist who will always take
a colorful, contradictory reality over some unfounded
certainty."
-- Wall Street Journal
"Well read, thoughtful and above all curious, Weiner invites the
reader to explore a satisfying take on a meaningful topic while
also enjoying daily pleasures in cities around the world."
-- BookPage.com
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