Books My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla  by Nikola Tesla 

"My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla" is a firsthand account by Tesla that covers his early life, education, and major inventive achievements. The autobiography is based on a series of articles he wrote in 1919 and is divided into chapters detailing key periods and discoveries in his life, including his early childhood, first efforts at invention, the discovery of the rotating magnetic field, the Tesla coil, and his work on wireless power transmission with the Magnifying Transmitter. Tesla describes his unique psychological experiences, his inspirations, and the mental methods he used to visualize inventions before building them. He provides personal anecdotes about his struggles with health, creativity, and funding challenges, as well as his interactions with important figures in the electrical industry like Thomas Edison.

The autobiography reveals Tesla's visionary ideas that laid the groundwork for alternating current (AC) electrical systems, wireless communication, and electric motors, emphasizing his creative process and his confidence in the future impact of his work despite financial difficulties and societal skepticism. The text combines scientific insight with autobiographical elements and reflects Tesla's lifelong fascination with harnessing electrical energy for the benefit of humanity.