Barbara Esstman, Author, Editor, Instructor, The Writer’s Center "The son of a Rothschild heiress and a world-class cellist, Joram Piatigorsky grew up in a rarified atmosphere of privilege, talent, and love. Not content with being known by his parents' accomplishments, he established his own reputation as a respected NIH scientist and a foremost collector of [...]
Joseph Horwitz, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology/Biophysics Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles “The Speed of Dark is an insightful and inspirational autobiography which vividly captures moments from the author’s life which impacted and enabled him to evolve and flourish into his own amongst his artistic family. Born into a family of great talent and fame, the bar was set very high for [...]
Bernadette Driscoll Engelstad, Independent Curator, Inuit Art “An eminent scientist and well-respected art collector, Dr. Joram Piatigorsky’s memoir is an inspiring reflection on the creative passion that infuses a life devoted to scientific experimentation and a profound appreciation of the arts. He contrasts ancestral family traditions with his own life journey, discovering unexpected similarities and [...]
"In this original and provocative combination of science and fiction, Joram Piatigorsky brings to life evidence of Dr. Johnson’s observation that Truth can be made more accessible when draped in the robes of fiction."
–Warren Poland, MD, Psychoanalyst, author, Melting the Darkness
“This highly original story of jellyfish is fascinating and delightful. We travel to a warm mangrove swamp near Puerto Rico with Dr. Ricardo Sztein, who discovers that these fish store evolutionary memories. Troubles abound when his studies are revealed, but the adventures of this quirky, endearing scientist are memorable.”
– Ann L. McLaughlin, author, Amy & George
"In the author's brilliant first novel, we travel into a tropical lagoon with Dr. Ricardo Sztein, a maverick scientist who is mesmerized by jellyfish. This fast-paced adventure is partly about Dr. Sztein's unusual and fascinating discoveries as he studies his beloved jellyfish. It also raises compelling questions about whether originality and creativity in research are valued or demonized by our government and academia."
– Stanton Samenow, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, author, Inside the Criminal Mind