HEART OF IT ALL
The Strength Within
by Barbara Hansen, Professor of English, RWC
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Barbara Hansen has taught more than 5,000
students in her 28 years in the Raymond Walters College English department.
Along the way, this survivor of a life-altering accident that severed
her spine at the age of 19 has found herself often serving as a sounding
board for those struggling with feelings of hopelessness and discontent.
Since she understands what it means to pick up the pieces of a shattered
life and search for "wholeness," Hansen hopes her book will
challenge readers to focus on what is most important in their lives. "Our choices and attitudes shape the person we are and cultivate an inner strength that endures despite life's ups and downs," she says. "By focusing on who we are, rather than on what we have, meaning comes splashing back into our lives." Order information: Major Internet booksellers, HiddenSpring Books/Paulist Press, 800-218-1903 |
QUICK FIX
Back of the Envelope
by Frank Jankowski, MS (Eng) '47 and PhD (Eng)
'49
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Historically, the
back of an envelope is where geniuses doodle and create great inventions.
Jankowski contends that anyone can profit from this type of off-the-cuff
creativity, that his techniques for quick calculations and analyses
have business, science and general life applications. He presents
his advice with wit and insight, basing it both on research of the
topic and his own life experience as engineering professor (Wright
State), engineer and physicist (U.S. Air Force), husband, father and
grandfather. Order information: Major Internet booksellers, Dorrance Publishing |
A GIFTED LIFE
Second Chances
by Jeffrey Lueders, Eve '77 and '81, MA (A&S)
'98
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Snatched from the
edge of death by lifesaving organ transplant surgery? This modern
miracle happens fairly often today, giving grateful recipients the
proverbial "second chance" at life. Lueders writes from
experience -- he received a new heart in 1989 -- and tells stories
of other survivors, valiant physicians and sorrowing families who
generously allow their lost loved ones' organs to restore vitality
to the waiting. Order information: Borders Books, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Jeffrey Lueders' web site, major Internet booksellers |
ARTFUL SPIRIT
The Mystery of Triangles
by Jeff Danner, MEd '75
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Poetry and digital
art are used to explore the spirituality in human relationships, personality
and theology in this attractive book, which includes a 24-page insert
of glossy, four-color art. The author draws from life experiences
as a religious monk, professional trumpet man, musical theater conductor,
lyricist and Web site developer, as well as poet-photographer. Danner
taught at UC's University College from 1975-77. Order information: Jeff Danner's web site |
