This biography delves into the life of a brilliant mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to game theory, only to later struggle with schizophrenia. The narrative traces his early academic successes, his work at MIT and Princeton, his ascent into the intellectual elite, and his subsequent descent into mental illness, which threatened to overshadow his achievements. Despite the challenges posed by his condition, he eventually won the Nobel Prize in Economics, illustrating a remarkable journey of genius, adversity, and resilience. The book also explores the impact of his mental health on his personal life, particularly his relationships and family.

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