The Boy Who Played with Fusion : Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting and How to Make a Star
by
Tom Clynes
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Extreme science, extreme parenting, limitless potential.
"The Boy Who Played with Fusion" is a unique and awe-inspiring story of a young boy's passion and drive to achieve something extraordinary. It is an incredible read for anyone interested in science, nuclear fusion, or just seeking inspiration to pursue their dreams. The book explores the audacious journey of a young Taylor, and offers valuable insights into the importance of supportive and nurturing parenting. Readers who enjoy true stories of triumph against all odds will find this a fascinating, must-read book.
The Boy Who Played with Fusion : Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting and How to Make a Star
by
Tom Clynes
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ISBN: 9780571298143
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM74.83 MYR
Authors:
Tom Clynes
Publisher: Faber & Faber Non Fiction
Date of Publication: 2016-07-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 570 readers)
Description
By the age of nine, Taylor had mastered the science of rocket propulsion.At eleven, his grandmother's cancer diagnosis inspired him to seek new ways to produce medical isotopes.And by fourteen, Taylor had built a reactor which produces temperatures hotter than the sun, becoming the youngest person in history to achieve nuclear fusion.How did Taylor manage all this? And how did his parents find the courage to give their son the support and freedom he needed to succeed? Here is an astonishing story of audacity, perseverance and passion -- and a boy whose world seems to have no limits.
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