Tracy Kidder

Tracy Kidder was born in New York City in 1945. Kidder attended Harvard College where he earned an AB in 1967. From 1967 until 1969, he served as first lieutenant in Vietnam and was awarded a bronze star. After his tour of duty, Kidder obtained an MFA from the University of Iowa, where he participated in the Writers' Workshop, a program known for the literary luster of both its staff and alumni. At the workshop, Kidder met Atlantic Monthly contributing editor Dan Wakefield, who helped him get his first assignment for the magazine in 1973, beginning a long-term association with the publication. Kidder's articles in The Atlantic have covered a broad range of topics, ranging from railroads, to energy, architecture, the environment, and more. [Read more]

The Soul of a New Machine
Avon Books, 1990 (PhP 100.00)
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. From the bestselling author of "House" and "Among Schoolchildren" comes the astonishing true story of the "Hardy Boys" and "Microkids" of Data General Corporation--dedicated technological wizards who envisioned the impossible, then battled time, corporate intrigue and the odds to bring their dream to breathtaking life. A momentous achievement, "The Soul of a New Machine" is an epic and unforgettable human adventure--an enthralling celebration of the eternal spirit of American invention.