Jack St. Clair Kilby: A Man of Few Words - Softcover

Ed Millis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971840288 ISBN 13: 9780971840287

Publisher: Ed Millis Books, 2008

Synopsis

The story of Jack Kilby and the invention of the microchip has been told many times, and is told again here from a new perspective. This book also tells the story of Jack's other life---his youth, his education, his family, and hobbies, and his service in World War II---as well as the turning points: what part did a Kansas blizzard play in Jack's life? Was his life saved by a cat nap? How did not taking a vacation lead to a Nobel Prize? The answers are within.

About this title

About the Author:

Ed Millis is a retired engineer who spent most of his career at Texas Instruments and knew Jack Kilby well. Ed has written several books, including one detailing his checkered life at TI, and a how-to book for the unlearned who want to write their own memoirs. He states with some authority that if he can write a book, anyone can.

Review:

Ed Millis tells my father's story in a way that only an old friend can. This book makes a unique contribution by placing the invention of the 'chip' in the context of a personal portrait of a unique man and the influence of his times. Thanks, Ed, for writing with your characteristic skill, heart and touches of irreverence --Janet S. Kilby

About this edition

• Publisher: Ed Millis Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0971840288
• ISBN 13: 9780971840287
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 130