This profound work presents the autobiography of the legendary polymath Ibn Sina, one of the most influential thinkers and physicians in the Islamic world. It offers a rare personal insight into his extraordinary life, intellectual development, and the challenges he faced. Edited and meticulously researched by William Gohlman, this edition provides critical commentary and context, making Ibn Sina's own account of his journey accessible. Readers will discover the mind behind the medical canon and philosophical treatises, gaining a deeper understanding of his unparalleled contributions to science, medicine, and philosophy through his own words.