A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar

Relates how mathematical genius John Forbes Nash, Jr., suffered a breakdown at age thirty-one and was diagnosed with schizophrenia, but experienced a remission of his illness thirty years later.

This was an interesting book, but I definitely don't agree with the reviewer that said it “reads like a fine novel.” But it was a good biography, and I feel like I have a better understanding of schizophrenia and an appreciation for Nash's beautiful mind. Now I need to re-watch the movie!

The writing was pretty good, but there were many discurses that didn't add much, such as various topics of mental health. Also, I would have liked some detail on the mathematics. Nash was not really a nice person; I'm amazed at how many good friends he had.

Meticulously and thoroughly detailed account of John Nash as told by himself as well as those closest to him. Much much deeper than the film with an enormous amount of detail. Very well written, with heart and feeling, and much more readable than the typical biography.