Invention: A Life of Learning through Failure Paperback – 4 Aug. 2022

A great read and an eye-opener as to what it took to build his business. Easy to read. Hard to understand how he has survived and thrived! Comes over as very likeable and ethical even though he was shafted by others so many times. His wife receives well earnt and deserved credit for her support.

Interesting that someone with an indifferent academic background who trained at the Royal College of Art should become such a celebrated engineer.I share many of his views such as a suspicion of "experts" (alhough there are some good ones), and a frustration that British bureacracy can be so obstructive (not his phrase, but the book contains plenty of examples)Well worth a read

An excellent excellent read and a first class business man. The sort of person who should be in Government!!’

A wonderful story of how working life should be. If only we could see more of this in the UK starting with education teaching kids to think and ask why and answer why not, we’d be an amazing force for positive change. Reminds me of Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho, who shares similar traits including farming. sir James Dyson is a true English hero.

I find Mr Dyson a hugely inspirational figure so I was looking forward to reading his story. The first half of the book did not disappoint, with so much wisdom and insight.Unfortunately (for me) the 2nd half of the book a little less gripping, but there are some interesting insights , with much wisdom in there too.We need more great entrepreneurs of his ilk and it is great that he took the time to share his remarkable story and thoughts.

Identifies the complete lack of Government support for manufac and entrepreneurship and exposes media mistruths about Dyson. An enjoyable and insightful read

An autobiography of James Dyson, covering the seven decades from his childhood in Norfolk (UK) through to the development of a global (and privately owned) eponymous corporation. Full of fascinating insights, and particularly strong on the nerve-jangling ups and downs of entrepreneurial life. Much better than Dyson’s first autobiography, 'Against the Odds' (2011), which had been written in collaboration with Giles Coren. 'Invention: A Life' has been drafted by the experienced nonfiction author, Jonathan Glancey. By the end, I was dreaming of working for Dyson in his magnificent Singapore office.

Very insightful