Adventures and Discoveries

Adventures and Discoveries is the insightful autobiography of Dr. Eric Pfeiffer, distinguished author, geriatric psychiatrist, and medical consultant. It takes you from his birth in Germany, through the ravages of the second World War, through his coming to America at age 16, and through a full and adventurous life of 85 years.
The book is easy to read. It reveals Dr. Pfeiffer's development from impoverished immigrant to established expert on successful aging, Alzheimer's disease and caregiver issues. His belief in the power of education, the importance of family and in the United States of America shine through.
This book should be of interest to anyone curious about how lives develop, with emphasis on the importance to endurance and resiliency. It makes for very rewarding reading.