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Searching for Bobby Fischer
Book • 1988
This memoir recounts the journey of Fred Waitzkin and his son Joshua into the world of chess.
Inspired by the historic Fischer-Spassky championship match, Waitzkin's son Josh begins playing chess at six and quickly becomes a prodigy.
The book explores their travels, tournaments, and the impact on their relationship, as well as the broader world of chess and the enigmatic figure of Bobby Fischer.
It delves into the pressures and challenges faced by Josh and the ethical dilemmas of parenting a prodigy, making it a story about fathers, sons, and the complexities of ambition and love.
Inspired by the historic Fischer-Spassky championship match, Waitzkin's son Josh begins playing chess at six and quickly becomes a prodigy.
The book explores their travels, tournaments, and the impact on their relationship, as well as the broader world of chess and the enigmatic figure of Bobby Fischer.
It delves into the pressures and challenges faced by Josh and the ethical dilemmas of parenting a prodigy, making it a story about fathers, sons, and the complexities of ambition and love.
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Josh Waitzkin 's early life achievements.
Andrew Huberman as the book and movie based on Josh Waitzkin 's early life achievements.
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Tim Ferriss when discussing Josh Waitzkin's ability to transfer concepts from different disciplines.
Tim Ferriss when discussing Josh Waitzkin's ability to transfer concepts from different disciplines.
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