Einstein: THE MAGNET MAN

by Robert J. Ackerman

Before he changed the world, a simple pocket compass changed him. At five years old, Albert Einstein was bedridden with an illness when his father handed him a small, mysterious metal box. Inside, a tiny needle trembled, danced, and stubbornly pointed in one constant direction—no matter which way the boy turned the casing. There were no wires, no strings, and no visible hands pushing it.

That single, quiet moment sparked a lifelong obsession with the invisible forces of the universe. Albert The Magnet Man takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of history's most iconic scientist. From a misunderstood schoolboy fascinated by magnetic fields to the revolutionary thinker who redefined time, space, and gravity, this book reveals the human side of genius.

It explores how a child's wonder with a simple magnet laid the groundwork for the Theory of Relativity and altered the course of human history forever. Perfect for young scientists, history buffs, and anyone who has ever looked at the world and What else is hidden just out of sight?

309 pages, Paperback

Published October 6, 2026

About the author

Dr. Robert J. Ackerman is Professor Emeritus from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the previous Director of the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Research and Training Institute. He is co-founder of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. He is the previous Editor of Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals and currently is the Chair of the Advisory Board.