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 [...]
Alan N. Schechter, M.D., Laboratory Chief, Senior Scientist and Historical Consultant, National Institutes of Health “The few scientists who turn to writing fiction late in their career, as did Carl Djerassi and E.O. Wilson, clearly wish to convey the personal components of a career in science along with the more technical aspects, and often also [...]
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 [...]