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Against the Odds: An Autobiography

2003

Autobiography

by

James Dyson

The story of British inventor James Dyson and how he revolutionized the appliance industry. Chronicles his decades-long journey of experimentation, failure, and ultimate triumph, revealing the secrets behind his groundbreaking designs and approach to innovation.

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June 2024

A decade of struggle. If you think you have it bad, read this book. Read 2003 hardcover. Expensive book. Email me for cheap alternatives.

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