In his book, “Death Rays and Delusions,” Dr. Gerold Yonas explains how he found himself thrust into a high stakes world of generals and politicians, international intrigue, multibillion dollar budgets, laser beams and nuclear annihilation as he faced a mind-boggling assignment–creating a high-tech shield in space to defend America from attack.
In this autobiographical narrative about the end of the Cold War, Yonas gives a firsthand account of the creation and evolution of the Star Wars beam weapon program. Having served as the first chief scientist and acting deputy director for Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as the “Star Wars” program, Yonas traces the strange, ironic and humorous events of his career as “Reagan’s Ray Gun.” He offers insight into the end of the Cold War, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the political, military and scientific machinations taking place in the background.
Exploring a time characterized by chaos and confusion, politics and public relations, delusions and deceptions, Yonas reflects on the modern lessons from this era and shares his unique perspective on what happens when science and politics collide.
SDI Guy 
Too complicated for me. Bottom line: sleep is good for you.
How are you both? I’m sorry I have missed seeing you on recent trips. I will be back in Abq in Oct. let’s plan one of our usual dinners.
I have been traveling all over the place all year, even though I broke my hip and had it replaced in December. I recommend French medicine. Excellent place to have it happen. Then to Egypt, Brussels, Paris, Romania, London. I may have forgotten some. For the rest of the year, Portugal, Vietnam, Cambodia and Antarctica. That is not including domestic trips.
What have you been up to?
Nancy
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