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Leonardo Da Vinci
by Walter Isaacson
As a historical figure often held up in reverence, Leonardo da Vinci is given a very humanizing quality by Walter Isaacson, with good humor. We often hear of da Vinci's genius and innovative mind but we don't often hear about how his combinaton of being a perfectionist as well as a chronic procrastinator very often left commissions unfinished and abandoned or how he would lie on his job application. While his genius is by no means understated, this biography makes such a larger than life historical figure feel much more relatable and human which only made me feel even more inspired and increased my appreciation for everything I learned about him. This is a biography I can see myself revisiting time and time again in the future.