Where was this book when I was a confused freshman in college? I really enjoyed this collection of letters. Many of which, felt as if they spoke straight to my younger self. I wanted to be a botanist but was afraid of the chemistry classes I would need to take. I chose a different route instead. It was one that I loved but had I read this book ten years ago, I may have ended up a botanist after all. Wilson addresses all the fears and trepidations of entering in to the field of science, pursuing your passions, and finding a way to become successful doing so. It was like sitting down with a much admired professor and having him tell you that the sky is the limit. I found the addition of his own personal experiences to be very entertaining and interesting. Although this book is geared toward students thinking of pursuing careers in science, much of the advice given could be helpful for any undergrad student looking for encouragement in their chosen path. I very much enjoyed this book.