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Like the creation myths they supersede, the revelations of science are seared into our collective imagination through storytelling. From Archimedes' bath to Newton's apple, vivid accounts of scientific discovery help us understand the principles behind each theory, and add to the larger narrative of how the universe works, and how we came to be here. This anthology draws out and distils science's love of narrative from a wide range of scientific disciplines, weaving theory into very human stories.

Freddy and Mary Siverling had four children. After having three boys, Mary prayed for their next child to be a girl. When the fourth boy was born, she was convinced God was punishing her for being selfish and not being a good mother. They were finally blessed with having two girls over the next few years. Mary thanked the Lord, not realizing that one should be careful of what they ask.

Stella Maddox is approaching forty. After sacrificing her career to become a stay-at-home mom, her marriage and life disintegrate. Birthdays don't bother her, but screaming kids, superficial friends, and grey hairs do. She compromises her spirit over and over, and finds herself slipping through the cracks as her family's lives take priority over her own.

She strikes up a friendship with her neighbor's college-age son, Tad.