"In the Beginning: Personal Recollections of Software Pioneers" -Robert L. Glass

"The stories in this book clearly show modern concepts such as data abstraction, modularity, and structured approaches date much earlier in the field than their appearance in academic literature. These stories help capture the true evolution. The book illustrates human experiences and industry turning points through personal recollections of the pioneers themselves."

"In compiling this book, Glass (who wears the hats of a programmer, author, and editor) asked computer pioneers David Myers, Watts Humphrey, Norman Schneidewind, Barry Boehm, Robert Britcher, Donald Reifer, Frank Land, Ben Matley, Harold Highland, Robert Babor, John Bennett, Bruce Blum, Peter Denning, and Raymond Houghton for their recollections of computing way back when-well, mainly in the 1960s. In response, the contributors present a lively set of essays describing the world of computer programming back when punched cards ruled the rack"
- You can dig out Jonathan Erickson's review of this book at www.ddj.com