Jerome Cardan: A Biographical Study

"Jerome Cardan: A Biographical Study" by W. G. Waters, recounts the life of Girolamo Cardano, who was a Renaissance mathematician and doctor whose life was changed by troubles. The story starts with his childhood, where he learned and faced problems because he was born without his parents being married and was sickly. His dad, Fazio Cardano, was important in his life but also hard on him. The book shows how these hard times and health issues from when he was young affected him, leading to both great accomplishments and tough times later on.