The Polymath: An Iconoclast's Relation to the World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781716582448)

As 6-year-old Elliott sits on his mother's knee, she explains to him that, to be a specialist in life, you need to know more and more about less and less, till eventually you can't be understood by anyone. He says in astonishment: "Well, I want to be a General Specialist, then!" This book is about Elliot's progress through life to become a General Specialist, odd though that oxymoron may be. Along the way, he hits upon real friendships. Via doctoring, he becomes a specialist advisor across politics, arts, security, entertainment, invention, environment and economics, yet is never honoured for his work. His marriage a fiasco, his friendships a joy, his travels a marvel, his home and cars an intriguing wonder, he remains an enigma to all - except you, his reader.

Author: Breo Gorst
ISBN-10: 171658244X
ISBN-13: 9781716582448
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 11/25/2020
Pages: 250
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.53d