Monk's energetic enterprise is remarkable for the interleaving of the
philosophical and the emotional aspects of Wittgenstein's life' Sunday
Times'Ray Monk's reconnection of Wittgenstein's philosophy with his life
triumphantly carries out the Wittgensteinian task of changing the aspect
of Wittgenstein's work, getting us to see it in a new way' Sunday Telegraph
'This biography transforms Wittgenstein into a human being' Independent on
Sunday 'It is much to be recommended' Observer'Monk's biography is deeply
intelligent, generous to the ordinary reader... It is a beautiful portrait
of a beautiful life' Guardian