Freedom Is Not Free: Reflections on Moral and Intellectual Growth in a Free Society

Liberty and character play vital roles in the functioning of free societies, but we often overlook both.

Alex Adams gives them the attention they deserve in this memoir, highlighting his adventures and missteps in seeking to promote liberty and justice. His insights will particularly resonate with his fellow scientists and engineers, who may recognize themselves in various parts of the story—or see alternate ways to deal with problems.

The author’s intent is to highlight the good, the bad, ...