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Housekeeper and the Professor
Book • 2003
The novel follows the life of a brilliant mathematics professor who, due to a traumatic head injury, can only retain memories for 80 minutes.
Despite this, he maintains his profound understanding of mathematics.
The story revolves around his relationship with his new housekeeper and her ten-year-old son, Root.
As the housekeeper and her son learn to adapt to the professor's unique condition, they form a strong bond, with mathematics serving as a universal language that brings them together.
The book explores themes of memory, love, and the human connection in a poignant and touching manner.
Despite this, he maintains his profound understanding of mathematics.
The story revolves around his relationship with his new housekeeper and her ten-year-old son, Root.
As the housekeeper and her son learn to adapt to the professor's unique condition, they form a strong bond, with mathematics serving as a universal language that brings them together.
The book explores themes of memory, love, and the human connection in a poignant and touching manner.
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