Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I had wanted to be a Broadway star, but I was expected to pursue a serious career. I was fascinated by the process of biological dissection, and I wanted to know what was inside a human body. #2 I was a serious and dedicated student in high school, and I didn't have the time or energy to be both a science geek and a Broadway fan. I was painfully shy, and never went on a date in high school. #3 I was accepted to the University of California, Berkeley, and I was thrilled. I quickly packed my bags and was ready to start my new adventure. I fell in love with the campus and the town, and I knew that it was the right school for me. #4 The brain is the most complex structure known to humankind. It is the structure that defines how we see, feel, taste, smell, and hear the world around us. It defines our personalities and allows us to go from crying to laughing in a blink of an eye.