by Tracy Kidder
First published 1982
Amidst the cutthroat world of computer engineering, a team of visionaries at Data General fight tirelessly to design a revolutionary new machine. Under immense pressure and relentless deadlines, they push the boundaries of technology, risking everything to deliver a computer that will cement their legacy. As tensions mount and the project teeters on the edge of failure, the engineers must confront their own demons and find the resolve to see their creation through. At the heart of this high-stakes journey lies the unbridled passion that drives them to push the limits of what's possible.
Genres: 20th-century, non-fiction, computer-science, engineering
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: passion-project, underdog
Period: Late 1970s
320 pages · Paperback · Back Bay Books