"The Boy Who Played with Fusion" is a unique and awe-inspiring story of a young boy's passion and drive to achieve something extraordinary. It is an incredible read for anyone interested in science, nuclear fusion, or just seeking inspiration to pursue their dreams. The book explores the audacious journey of a young Taylor, and offers valuable insights into the importance of supportive and nurturing parenting. Readers who enjoy true stories of triumph against all odds will find this a fascinating, must-read book.

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• PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Nominee for Shortlist (2016)

By the age of nine, Taylor had mastered the science of rocket propulsion.At eleven, his grandmother's cancer diagnosis inspired him to seek new ways to produce medical isotopes.And by fourteen, Taylor had built a reactor which produces temperatures hotter than the sun, becoming the youngest person in history to achieve nuclear fusion.How did Taylor manage all this? And how did his parents find the courage to give their son the support and freedom he needed to succeed? Here is an astonishing story of audacity, perseverance and passion -- and a boy whose world seems to have no limits.

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