Born to be a genius?

Abstract

(from the cover) The author addresses the commonly held belief that genius is born, not made, and suggests that genius is a product of a combination of environment, personality, and sheer hard work. The exceptional talents of individuals we identify as geniuses are the result of a unique set of circumstances and opportunities that are, in every case, pursued and exploited with a characteristics drive, determination, and focus. These ideas are developed through a series of case studies focusing on famous figures such as Charles Darwin, George Eliot, George Stevenson, the Brontë sisters, Michael Faraday, and Albert Einstein. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (cover)