The Man Who Counted

by Tahan Malba and Malba Tahan

Book Overview

Malba Tahan is the creation of a celebrated Brazilian mathematician who was looking for a way to bring some of the mysteries and delights of mathematics to a wider public. He turned out to be a born storyteller.The adventures of Beremiz Samir, The Man Who Counted, take the reader on an exotic journey in which, time and again, he summons his extraordinary mathematical powers to settle disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies, and win...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393309347
• ISBN13: 9780393309348
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

beautiful

I was 13 when I read it. It is now 25 years later. I can still remember the high brought on by a book that vigorously exercised my mind and imagination.

Opens your heart and mind to the beauty of mathematics

I first read this book in the original Portuguese many years ago, when I was still in grade school. Imagine my surprise when I found a copy in English! This is a truly marvelous book. It recounts the life of a humble, but wise sheep herder in ancient Arabia who through the power and beauty of mathematics and logic lives the greatest adventures.It tackles in beautiful form some basic principles of mathematics, and teaches the reader the power of logical thinking. A book for all ages, highly recommended.

A lovely book!

I loved this book, as do my kids. Told as stories, it contains some of the world's classic mathematical puzzles. I am often frustrated when people think math is only about numbers and calculations, and it was delighful to see this collection of entertaining stories that help to dispel that myth.

It's an amazing story

Every time I read this book, it never fails to amaze me. I am so wrapped up in the beauty and intricity of mathematics that I forget that I really "hate" doing math!! This book not only gives fun puzzles to solve, but also forces you to see the wonder of mathematics. I would say more, but I don't want to bore you.. all I can say is that it's enchanting, wonderful, and you will never, ever regret buying it nor will you ever look at math the same way again.