As a scientist, I lived in a world of “How?” rather than “Why?” We may have strong feelings for the reason something works the way it does – why sickness strikes one person and not another, or why Dartmouth accepted Mary and not Joe – but the answer will remain contentious. “Why?” is a moral, [...]
"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
"This novel draws you into its web of complex circumstances by degrees, unfolding like a kind of scientific experiment; it unravels the entire research and scientific community—challenges the tenets of evolution, knowledge, being and believing. The unity of knowledge, knowledge itself is turned upside down. Ricardo Sztein is an unforgettable character, and this story is definitely a winner."
–Robert Bausch, author, A Hole in the Earth, and Far as the Eye Can See
"In this rich dystopian novel Ricardo Sztein risks all to follow his intellectual curiosity in defiance of the extreme utilitarianism of his society. The spiritual cousin of Dickens’ “Hard Times”, with a nod to Big Brother, “Jellyfish” projects our current pragmatism into a frightening but possible future. A wonderful book for those who love creativity, science and the great gifts of serendipity."
–Barbara Esstman, author, The Other Anna and Night Ride Home
