Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Weeds 1
5. Garden Memories 5
6. About My Brother 9
7. Organic Chemistry of the Spirit 13
8. The Epidemiology of Anger 17
9. Changing for the Better 22
10. Pieces of the Puzzle 27
11. Studying Disease 32
12. Social Mythology 36
13. Suffering 40
14. Horror Movies 43
15. Science Fiction 46
16. Patience 51
17. Icebergs 54
18. Seeing Things as They Are 58
19. Down There 62
20. Memento Mori 68
21. Afterlife 72
22. Potsherds and Dinner Plates 76
23. Touch and Comfort 80
24. Second Chances 84
25. Remembrance 88
26. Family Values 92
27. My Father s Bakery 96
28. The Language of Flowers 101
29. Gardening in Clay 104