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Against the Odds: An Autobiography

Book • 1997
This book details Dyson's journey from his early life to the development of his revolutionary bagless vacuum cleaner.

It includes his struggles, legal battles, and eventual success after finding support in Japan.

The book also critiques various aspects of the British education system and industry.

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