Publisher's Synopsis
Confused about Engineering?
Say for Me Kaddish, An Engineer's Life and Advice is the life story of an electrical engineer who began his career before the days of tiny personal computers and instant world-wide communications. It describes why he wanted to become an engineer, his interests, and how they interrelate as his career and hobbies develop. The underlying theme is finding out what an engineer is like, what issues are important in defining success, and ultimately finding purpose and meaning in life.
Lost your job? Thinking about a new career in engineering?
Plenty of advice here, along with entertaining, interesting episodes as Alan moved from job to job.
Nobody seems to understand you? Folks say you're a geek?
What's the matter with that? Alan was designing and building radios in grade school, and that was before "geek" was even a word!
Is your spouse in a nearby parallel universe?
We engineers have a different take on the world around us. Come visit Alan's world, and you'll see glimpses of your spouse on every page.
What are others saying about the book?
"Most of all, he shows us how we develop our goals and work to achieve them.
I would recommend Alan's book to anyone thinking of a career in science, and men and women striving to enlighten themselves in the meaning of life. -- Dr. David C. Heyman
Say for me Kaddish, An Engineer's Life and Advice is literally a treasure chest filled with many valuable life lessons, including the true reality of employment in the private sector. -- Richard Bobb
