The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Biographical Account of Math Genius Srinivasa Ramanujan

Srinivasan 'Ramu' Ramu is not an ordinary name you would stumble upon anywhere else in this world but for a man who left indelible marks on the mathematical landscape with his extraordinary talent. Born into poverty stricken Madras (now Chennai), India, Srinivasa Ramanujan defied all odds to become one of history's greatest mathematicians.

The Man Who Knew Infinity is an awe-inspiring biographical account of this remarkable man’s life story as chronicled by Robert Kanigel in his eponymous book. The book takes us on a journey through the early years of Ramanujan, from his humble beginnings to his eventual rise at Cambridge University during World War I.

Through extensive research and interviews with people who knew him closely, including his family members and contemporaries like G.H. Hardy (played by Jeremy Irons), Kanigel gives us an intimate look into Ramu’s life - both personal and professional. The book delves deep into Ramanuja's childhood experiences that shaped him as a mathematician; how he taught himself advanced calculus at the age of 12 without ever attending school, his discovery of new mathematical concepts like 'Ramanujan theta functions' which carry his name till today.

But what sets this biography apart is its ability to humanize even geniuses. We see beyond Ramu's incredible intellect and get a glimpse into his vulnerable side - struggles with mental illness, feelings of isolation in foreign land etcetera. Despite facing numerous challenges both at home & abroad due to casteism & racism towards an 'untouchable' from rural India who dared dream big.

The Man Who Knew Infinity is more than just a story about math; it's also one about friendship, mentorship and how two souls from different worlds came together under the banner of love for knowledge. It tells us that even in darkest times when all seems lost there are still people out there willing to believe in you enough so long as we ourselves have faith within ourselves.

In conclusion, The Man Who Knew Infinity is must read not just for math enthusiasts but anyone who has ever felt like an outsider looking in at the world passing by outside their windowpane. It's a testament that with determination and hard work anything is possible - no matter how impossible it may seem today!

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