My Inventions

The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla

By: Nikola Tesla

Narrated by: Sean Runnette

Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Written by Nikola Tesla at the age of 63, this autobiography is a fascinating glimpse into the interior life of a man who may have contributed more to the fields of electricity, radio, and television than any other person living or dead, a man certainly possessed of genius, and one who some consider the most important man of the 20th century.

My Inventions is a firsthand account not only of the art and science behind the conception, execution, and reception of Tesla's most famous inventions but of his early life and first creative efforts as well. History buffs, science enthusiasts, backyard inventors, and anyone who has ever dared to dream big will be thrilled to hear this engaging, informative, and uniquely humorous autobiography.

Public Domain (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Interesting Listen

Tesla seemed to be an interesting person with great mental capabilities. It was like listening to a operator's manual, no real emotion. It was interesting to hear Tesla describe events and his inventions. Worth listening to.

Fascinating, Although Somewhat Unbelievable

Overall, fascinating read. However, his stories of exceptional hearing and such sound more like a Superman comic rather than reality. In the end though, the man was a superhuman inventor and that certainly should count for something.

Easily the most insightful and imagination inducing experience I have ever had.

The only thing that I dislike about this book is there isn't more of it. I really want to find and read his journals now. He was more interesting than history could ever describe.

Just amazing

The whole book was amazing just the story of Nikola Tesla and everything that goes along with it

A Legend In His Own Mind

Tesla was an eccentric genius, no doubt, but I can’t help but thinking that the cult-like overestimation of the man was fostered by this book.

What I read is the work of a narcissist and braggart. Throw in some delusional thinking, OCD, and perhaps some deception, and you ultimately have the mentally ill inventor who got by in his dotage by the kindness…or pity…of others. It’s a fascinating look at a frangible mind.

Did he really have a photographic memory? Did he memorize whole books word for word? Did he read every work of Voltaire? Could he function on no sleep? He says so in this work from 1919…but did anyone ever test these claims?

A cult has grown up around Nikola Tesla. Some nowadays believe things about him that simply aren’t true. The fact that claimants say he slept two hours a night always raises a red flag for me. I’ve known at least two other cult leaders that made that claim. This book seems the perfect seed crystal for such a movement.

What is interesting about this, I think, is that he dismisses the notion of free will. He also doesn’t seem to have any believe in the supernatural. Credulous thinking is something he thought I’ll of. But credulous he seemed to be.

Regardless, this is a fascinating audiobook. The only thing I didn’t like about it was his insistence on explaining in detail his electrical inventions…having no background in electronics, this totally confused me.

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Tip: Don’t read the reviews before listening to this book

If he were alive today, I’m convinced we would be closer to bridging the gap between science and spirituality; perhaps mankind would be closer in realizing its’ true goal of world peace and unity.

It’s a shame he didn’t live even longer than he did; what a unique mind; a true free thinker.

..Or perhaps not so free if you choose to believe in his theory of the human race being automatons.

It’s a lot to digest for sure, and his ego is ever present throughout; but aren’t all geniuses a bit narcissistic?

Subject Matter

If you’re into him or that stuff, great and quick read. If you aren’t sure, it’s a brutal gloat into almost everything around us. I’m glad it wasn’t any longer, and I listened at 1.5 speed. Narrator was excellent.

A Brilliant Ego

Interesting read of a brilliant man. Much of his work was overshadowed and bit before it's time. Worthy of a quick listen. A bit technical at times.

The first two chapters

The first two chapters about his childhood are the craziest funniest things I’ve ever heard. At no point did I guess what was going to happen next. Would recommend 10 out of 10