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William James Sidis: The Prodigy - Video (25 minutes) and Links
Most probably, the name William James Sidis is not familiar to you. Please, let me then introduce you to this most interesting man.
To say that Sidis was a genius is a massive understatement. I became familiar with Sidis in the early nineties, when I found the book "The Prodigy" by Amy Wallace at the local library. I devoured it - twice, and then read it again, this time aloud to my husband. We have discussed this man and his incredible mental abilities many times in the intervening years. I can say in truth and with all certainty that reading this book catapulted myself into researching enigmas of the abilities of the mind.
The reason I'm bringing this up today is that today Sidis jumped to mind, and it has been a few years since last I thought of Sidis, in my estimation. I then found that book, The Prodigy, on Amazon - although I had to pay a pretty penny for it, as it is out of print. No matter, I already know it is well worth the price and I am eagarly awaiting its arrival... :)
Since the book is so rare, I searched YouTube for a documentary on Sidis that I might share with RMN Readers - and I found a short biography. It is just audio, really - but it will give the listener a wonderful overview of the parental, childhood, academic and social elements in his relatively short life.
And here are a couple of links to more information, as well.
