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The Know-it-all
One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World
A. J. Jacobs
Simon & Schuster · Print & ebook · September 21, 2004
Reading lane: Biography & Memoir
Chronicles the efforts of an NPR contributor to read the Encyclopedia Britannica from A to Z, sharing the humorous and unexpected mishaps that occurred as a result of the endeavor, from changed dynamics in his family relationships to his efforts to join Mensa and win a spot on Jeopardy!
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Curious Detour
A comic, self-aware chase after omniscience, with the charm of someone willing to make a fool.
Come here for
- a self-aware, encyclopedic lark
- the pleasure of watching curiosity overdo it
Expect
- memoir with an impish, brainy voice
- broad cultural references, not tidy wisdom
Book Details
- Authors
- A. J. Jacobs
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Published
- September 21, 2004
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Biography & Memoir · Personal Memoirs
- Reading lane
- Biography & Memoir
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Publisher Categories
Biography & Memoir
Personal Memoirs
About This Book
Chronicles the efforts of an NPR contributor to read the Encyclopedia Britannica from A to Z, sharing the humorous and unexpected mishaps that occurred as a result of the endeavor, from changed dynamics in his family relationships to his efforts to join Mensa and win a spot on Jeopardy! By the author of Fractured Fairy Tales. 100,000 first printing. Read more
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