In this book my father dr. George a rutan always said he had an inkling that my life would involve adventure Even as a baby and diapers. I realized that our parents gave their children the precious gift of freedom to explore the world and experience life. My dad lovingly called pop was a product of the Great Depression and a World War II Navy veteran He took advantage of his VA benefits and put himself through dental school then moved his family to denuba Am I saying that right? That's right. Dinuba.