Cantor's Dilemma - Carl Djerassi

 

This is not at all a new book. Can't remember how i came across it... Checked out weeks ago... More often than not, i started reading a book until it's overdue. Fortunately, it's not a big volume and on a day like this, leisure reading is not a bad choice. Before dusk, i am almost halfway through it.

 

For those who want to know a little academic politics, you would like to read it. Actually, the book is by no means academic;however, it's very entertaining, revealing, fun and such such. It gives an insider's description of the road from a graduate student to a nobel winner and does so in a novel style. It tells you some of the key tricks to be successful besides your research. And dont belittle them otherwise it costs you a damn thing.

 

Somehow, the book's title is translated in Chinese as this entry's title and i like the translation. It attracks you right away, otherwise, who cares who the * Cantor is and what his dilemma is.

 

The snow comes right on time on a valentine's day. The book treat me well on this lovely day. Thinking about skiing soon.

 

Wish all happy those in a valentine's relationship and others in search of love.