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A Regents Professor of Sociology at Washington State University, Don A. Dillman's influence on data collection protocols and measurement devices is fundamental. He has shared his research in almost three hundred articles and numerous books, and has been honored by multiple professional associations.

• Foreword by Robert M. GrovesPreface1. A lucky beginning2. Williamson School and no one better than anybody else3. Sounds, sights, and smells of being farm raised4. Pushed into neighborhood and community while being pulled away5. High School tensions: town vs. country, boy vs. girl6. Three and two-thirds years at Iowa State University7. Entering Poland and leaving agronomy8. Graduate confirmation of my commitment to Application9. An unexpected career change and becoming a two-professor family10. Mount St. Helens, family, and conflicting new challenges11. Making the U.S. Decennial Census respondent-friendly12. Census inspired connections produced research with quick practical use13. A decade of productive research ends in frustration14. Serendipity, Career and LifeReferences

“Dillman's work on the November 2020 ballot issue was impressive, and added greatly to my appreciation for proper formatting and visualization…throughout the book, I loved his comments about how his research could relate to his farm experiences.” - Lloyd A. Bettis, Retired Chairmain/CEO at National Bureau of Property Administration“I found a lot to like in this book. Dillman's story is interesting, his life rich and full, and his journey growing from humble beginnings to the top of his profession is book-worthy.” - Bob Wodnik, author of Back on Track and Captured Honor“All readers of this memoir will get an insider's views on the key highlights of Don's career. The careful reader can watch a researcher's mind become more and more insightful and, thereby, more impactful.” - Robert M. Groves, Former Director of the United States Census Bureau (from the Foreword)