My primary intent in these memoirs is to reduce to writing those events I found of particular significance in my life. These events are not necessarily in chronological order, but more or less separate occurrences that may be a source of interest or information to the reader. Many of my experiences explain or reflect my own personal philosophy. This philosophy derives more or less from the conclusion of an event. Other paragraphs simply record an event with no particular message, but as an experience. There are sections that deal with my medical career, some short episodes relate to my sports career, and other passages touch on my brief service in the Air Force. [From the author's Preface]
