"My Life and My Life in the Nineties" is a collection of autobiographical prose poems that explore the author's experiences, thoughts, and memories. The author uses an innovative approach to narrative and form, constructing each chapter with the same number of sentences as her age in years. The book is a profound exploration of time, identity, and language, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on life and the passage of time.

This book delves into the life and groundbreaking work of Jennifer Doudna, a biochemist who played a pivotal role in the development of CRISPR, a revolutionary gene-editing technology. It chronicles her journey from her early days of fascination with the structure of RNA to her Nobel Prize-winning discovery that has opened new frontiers in genetic engineering. Through detailed storytelling, the narrative explores the ethical dilemmas and potential implications of gene editing, while also highlighting the collaborative and competitive world of scientific research. The book not only celebrates a monumental achievement in biotechnology but also prompts readers to ponder the future of human evolution.

The novel follows the transformative journey of a young, talented water polo player who suffers a life-altering injury that leaves him blind in one eye, dashing his Olympic dreams. In search of meaning and identity, he embarks on an odyssey that takes him from California to Iceland, where he immerses himself in the art world, adopting a new persona and grappling with the complex interplay between creativity, ambition, and the quest for authenticity. As his father, a classics professor, sets out to find him, the story delves into themes of paternal love, personal discovery, and the pursuit of greatness, all set against a backdrop of mythological references and the high stakes of the international art scene.