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“This book tries to answer the question of what sort of man Isambard Kingdom Brunel was, highlighting his achievements and personality.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Influence of Isambard Brunel
For: Individuals interested in engineering history and biographies of influential figures.
Key quote: “Isambard Kingdom Brunel was unable to think small and nothing was a barrier to him.”
The host mentions the book to highlight the profound impact Isambard Kingdom Brunel had on engineering and innovation, as well as his larger-than-life personality. The connection to James Dyson's admiration for Brunel illustrates the lasting influence of Brunel's work on contemporary figures in engineering.