"This is a memoir of my life as I remember it. I am now in my eighth decade and should do this while I still have a few remaining functioning neurons in my brain. ... My journey through life is in no way more special than yours, as everyone's time on the planet is special to them. However, I did get to live in a period when great advances in science, technology, and medicine were made. I got to live on this planet with its startling beauty. I have also met many brilliant people who have touched my life in a wonderful way."-- Back cover.