Books
My books explore creativity, obsessiveness, ambition, and success by delving into the minds of extraordinary people.
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The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley
“An indispensable guide to modern innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Jane’s Carousel
The story of one woman’s remarkable 25-year odyssey to restore the beloved carousel at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Co-authored with the late Jane Walentas.
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A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age
“Reveals the remarkable human behind some of the most important theoretical and practical contributions to the information age.”
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Rome’s Last Citizen: The Life and Legacy of Cato, Mortal Enemy of Caesar
“The authors succeed brilliantly in bringing this fascinating statesman to life.”
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