Beginning his career in medieval history, Odegaard eventually served as President of the University of Washington from 1958 to 1973, and survived the 1960s to tell the tale. He recounts his personal and institutional background and his development as a scholar and university administrator. Throughout his tenure he insisted that quality of life should be foremost in the minds of administrators and faculty. He has not provided an index, so those wondering whether they are mentioned must at least skim the likely chapter.