Why did I become an electrical engineer? Religion played a special part as I reached a decision to convert to Judaism later in life.
Say for Me Kaddish, An Engineer's Life and Advice is the life story of an electrical engineer who began his career before the days of tiny Personal Computers and instant world-wide communications. It describes why he wanted to become an engineer, his interests, and how they interrelate as his career and hobbies develop.
The underlying theme is finding out what an engineer is like, what issues are important in defining success, and ultimately finding purpose and meaning in life by converting to Judaism later in life.
In addition to appealing to students, the book should resonate with the spouses of engineers. Engineers have a different take on the world around them, much to the dismay of the less-technically inclined. Perhaps, in some small way, reading this book will help each understand their partner's nearby parallel universe.
As an engineer and former professor, the author has published four technical textbooks in computer design and programming. Now, with decades of experience, he hopes to assist aspiring future engineers and technicians as they work out their careers and find their own special meaning in the engineering profession.