Deemed the "godfather" of industrial wastewater treatment by many of his colleagues, former students and peers, W. Wesley Eckenfelder has played a significant role in the development of wastewater treatment. Through research, numerous educational and technical publications plus multiple courses and seminars, his name became well -known to those who are in his field. Wes' sense of humor has enlightened many a presentation. It has been noted that he has a way of presenting highly technical information that can easily be understood. He encouraged his students to expand their research capacity by "thinking outside the box", and never hesitated to share his knowledge with others in his field. This book covers Wes' experiences in his professional career, starting with his college education and continuing until the present day. A true story that will keep you laughing.