Additions to Your Summer Reading List
Need a good book to read for a relaxing summer day? Try one of these from a talented alumni author.
05/18/2022 12:00 PM
Whether it’s sitting on the beach or in an air-conditioned room, summer is a great time to catch up on some reading. This issue’s authors delve into topics as diverse as state politics and dark fiction, as well as stories of self-discovery and self-healing.
“Seasons: My Journey through Griefâ€
Ernestine Rose ’72
The book chronicles Rose’s dealing with grief after the death of her husband.
“Engaged: Pat Deluhery and the Golden Age of Democratic Party Activismâ€
Pat Deluhery and Steve Dunn ’71
Long-time Iowa state Senator Deluhery looks back at his life and accomplished career with the help of prolific biographer Dunn.
“Spontaneous Human Combustionâ€
Richard Thomas ’90
This collection of 14 short stories pushes the boundaries of dark fiction in an intoxicating, piercing blend of fantasy, science fiction and horror.
“Breaking the Spellâ€
Rocky Smolin ’70
The story of one man’s journey to discover the truth of his personal boundaries and the spells that hold him.
“Intelligent Analysis: How to Defeat Uncertainty in High-Stakes Decisionsâ€
Jay Grusin ’70 with Steve Lindo
The former CIA analyst provides private-sector audiences—and the analysts that support them—a set of tools to stress test their decisions before executing them and to assess their decisions for soundness.
“To Martin, With Loveâ€
Brad Bujnowski ’84
A touching yet painful inquiry into one family’s imperfect lives, as explored during a father’s critical, 17-hour hospitalization.