The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures

Good memories! I'm so glad this is translated into English

I read this book as a kid, maybe a teenager, growing up in Brazil. I'm 47 now and I never forgot this book. I have fond memories of it. This is not just an amazing book to read just for fun, but it really shows you the beauty of math. I was always a bad math student, but this book made me at least be fascinated by it. None of my teachers at the time were able to show me the value and magic of mathematics. I think this book deserves to be included in elementary and middle school curriculums, not only in math but also in literature. It is a delight to read and a most valuable contribution to making math something fun, alive, deeply human, and important (not in a scary and forceful way) to everyone's life. If you have kids in school, I highly recommend this book. If you like math also, you should read it just for fun. I haven't yet read the English version, but I'm sure it is just as good. I just bought this book for my kids, one of which is in 3rd grade. The other is still a preschooler, but he'll enjoy it too one day. If your kid can't see the point of studying math, you MUST get this book and convince him/her to read it! Read more