## Metadata - Author: [[Dawn Powell]] - Full Title: A Time to Be Born - Category: #books ## Highlights - This being a period when no one knew which way the cat would jump, either in Europe or in home politics, Julian was reserving his ammunition for the most powerful bidder and marked time till ready with stinging criticisms of the medical profession for having no cure for the common cold, stern admonitions to childless parents (he fortunately had two children by his former marriage), and articles on Predestination, pro and con. In history’s dangerous hour Julian thus offered the world an aspirin. ([Location 302](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B005GFPROI&location=302))