"The Calculus of Friendship" is the story of an extraordinary
connection between a teacher and a student, as chronicled through
more than thirty years of letters between them. What makes their
relationship unique is that it is based almost entirely on a shared
love of calculus. For them, calculus is more than a branch of
mathematics; it is a game they love playing together, a constant
when all else is in flux. The teacher goes from the prime of his
career to retirement, competes in whitewater kayaking at the
international level, and loses a son. The student matures from high
school math whiz to Ivy League professor, suffers the sudden death
of a parent, and blunders into a marriage destined to fail. Yet
through it all they take refuge in the haven of calculus--until a
day comes when calculus is no longer enough.
Like calculus itself, "The Calculus of Friendship" is an
exploration of change. It's about the transformation that takes
place in a student's heart, as he and his teacher reverse roles, as
they age, as they are buffeted by life itself. Written by a
renowned teacher and communicator of mathematics, "The Calculus of
Friendship" is warm, intimate, and deeply moving. The most
inspiring ideas of calculus, differential equations, and chaos
theory are explained through metaphors, images, and anecdotes in a
way that all readers will find beautiful, and even poignant. Math
enthusiasts, from high school students to professionals, will
delight in the offbeat problems and lucid explanations in the
letters.
For anyone whose life has been changed by a mentor, "The
Calculus of Friendship" will be an unforgettable journey.
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