Double TakeChapter 15
“But, honestly, did it ever hold any pleasure?” —Amanda Carlson, Danger’s Cure BY THE END OF THE WEEKEND, I was exhausted, angry, and I hated math. I had a double degree in math and engineering and I was sweating out finishing a freshman high school Algebra course. I didn’t dare rush it and make a mistake. I couldn’t risk it. “Is it really worth what you are putting yourself through?” Mom asked at dinner Saturday night. I guess everyone was feeling the tension. Mom and Dad hadn’t really...