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Autobiographical account by Temima Gezari, artist and art educator, of the building of the house by her husband Zvi - with the help of Temima and their two sons Daniel and Walter - that would become the center of art, science, engineering, idealism and creativity for the family, friends and the community. With the stories of Zvi's many inspiring projects, including building the art studio, astronomical observatory, the beachlift cablecar he designed that ascended the high cliffs overlooking Long Island Sound, the telescope he built for Albert Einstein and the story of how they became friends. A rare and charming glimpse into the lives of this remarkably creative, inventive and energetic family.