Book I: the Love StoryTells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wiferesearch partner, and recounts decades devoted to the creation and investigation of psychedelic drugs as tools for the study of the human mind. Altered state experiences are explored in the context of intimacy. br ook II: the Chemical StoryDescribes in detail a wealth of phenethylamines: Synthesis and physical properties (in the format of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry). Structural correlates to human central nervous system activity. the dosages used and duration of effects observed. Commentary and speculation on why (for instance): Some which should have been active, are not; Some which should not have been active, are; Some are too toxic to determine activity; And some have yet to be tasted.