“A page-turner crafted by a skillful story-teller…a welcome invitation to peek under the tent in academia to view a lifetime of reflections on very revealing male friendships. Peppered with humor and the mind of a foodie, Epstein shares the exhilarating “highs” experienced by faculty colleagues, lifetime friends, and family members… and the regret-filled “lows” of two divorces and missed opportunities to say goodbye in the midst of deeply held friendships.”