What Happened to Me

The memoir explores the author's journey through various leadership roles in prestigious libraries and academic institutions from the 1960s to the 1990s. It reflects on themes of predestination and free will, beginning with his upbringing in a Christian fundamentalist setting and transitioning to his secular coming-of-age experiences. The narrative encompasses his time in the Navy, engagement with the arts in New York City, and connections to philanthropy, ultimately weaving in personal interests in music, community, and family life.