Curious Minds

“Fascinating . . . An invigorating debate.” –The Washington Post Book World“And intriguing collection of essays . . . full of comical and thought-provoking stories.” –Psychology Today“Quirky, absorbing and persuasive in just the way that good stories are.” –Nature“In this superlative collection . . . scientists–who also happen to be splendid writers–discuss what first attracted them to careers in science. . . . Inspiring.” –Sci Fi Magazine“Revealing accounts and entertaining reading.” –Science News“Compelling . . . rather than revealing a secret formula that produces an adult scientist, this collection proves just how disparate are the ingredients. . . . Idiosyncrasies are, in the end, what gives the collection its kick.” –Discover“Forget algebra camp–a scientist’s life can also begin with Gilligan’s Island or the James Bond movie Thunderball . . . Entertaining stories.” –Popular Science“[An] engrossing treat of a book . . . crammed with hugely enjoyable anecdotes.” –New Scientist