Charlie

Charlie went to meet with this teacher, Miss Kinnian and the doctors to talk to them

about becoming smarter. Miss Kinnian thought Charlie should have the opportunity to try

this surgery because he was so motivated. Charlie told them, “I want to be smart not dumb.”

Dr. Strauss said, “Charlie! Do you understand that the operation may not work and if it does

it may not be permanent?” Charlie shook his head and answered, “I know because Miss Kinnian told

me, but I don’t care, I s...