"Gregory L. Baker was born in Toronto, Canada, and educated primarily in Canadian schools. He received his Doctorate in physics from the University of Toronto in 1970. Moving to the Huntingdon Valley area of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Gregory began his almost four decade career as a professor of physics and mathematics at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church. This memoir is the story of his early life, his education, his professional career, hi various interests, and his family life. The title of the work is a mathematical metaphor for some of the sudden shifts in his education and upbringing. The tone is both descriptive and reflective. This memoir is written for his children and grandchildren. It is part of their family history." -- From back cover.