Pressure and Persistence: Lonnie Johnson [Large Print]

By Michael Webster

Lonnie Johnson is a man who exists at the intersection of impossible frontiers. In Pressure and Persistence, we explore the life of the polymath inventor who bridged the gap between the silent reaches of the outer solar system and the joyful chaos of the American backyard. From his roots in segregated Mobile, Alabama, to the high pressure laboratories of NASA and the Air Force, Johnson's journey is a masterclass in how technical brilliance can be used to dismantle systemic barriers.

This comprehensive biography charts the fascinating duality of a career where designing fault protection logic for Jupiter probes happened alongside the perfection of a pressurized water stream in a home workshop. It is a narrative defined by grit, documenting the seven year struggle to bring the Super Soaker to market and the high stakes legal battles to protect the integrity of his patents. Beyond the commercial success, the book reveals Johnson's transition to an independent researcher tackling the global climate crisis with revolutionary energy technologies.

Pressure and Persistence is a testament to the idea that the laws of physics are universal. Whether capturing the energy of the sun or the imagination of a child, Lonnie Johnson has proven that with enough curiosity and discipline, a single idea can truly change the world. It is an essential read for anyone inspired by the power of resilience and the infinite potential of human innovation. Approx. 160 pages, 46400 word count

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GP2Y53MY
• ISBN13: 9798233888588
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Michael Webster
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"