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As a graduate student, I was fascinated by Vonnegut’s take on evolution, with memorable characters stranded on an island used to explain mutation and natural selection. I saw parallels in the stories microbiologists told as they solve how molecular processes evolve. Having now experienced the joys and challenges of academia, I find new meaning in this book with its allusions to interpersonal power dynamics. Mentoring is critical in academia, and I thank those who helped me find success here.