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GRAY
GHOST STORY
The Mosby Myth
by Edward Caudill, A&S '75
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Like an imaginary
superhero, Confederate Col. John Singleton Mosby seemed to be
everywhere and unbeatable during America's Civil War. Known
as the "Gray Ghost," this audacious cavalry officer
used unconventional tactics to operate behind Union lines, bewildering
and frustrating Northern military leaders. Was it any wonder
that this dandy, who cultivated a Cavalier image by wearing
a plumed hat and scarlet cloak, became the embodiment of reckless,
dashing valor? Mosby definitely was "good press," an entertaining subject for journalists who tended to exaggerate his exploits. Was the real Mosby a patriot or scoundrel? Epic hero or unwelcome symbol of a repressive society? Edward Caudill, a professor and associate dean at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gives readers a clearer image of the man and his myth in this revealing book co-authored with fellow professor Paul Ashdown. Order information: Amazon.com, Scholarly Resources. |
KURDS AWEIGH
Well-Founded Fear
by Tom LeClair, professor of comparative
literature, A&S
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Imagine being without
a homeland, experiencing constant fear, enduring persecution,
living as a refugee. In Tom LeClair's second novel, the
heroine, an empathetic young attorney from Cincinnati, yearns
to make a difference. She takes a job with the United Nations
in Greece, where she has the power to recommend asylum for
Kurdish applicants with proof of a "well-founded fear
of persecution." After befriending one of the refugees,
a Kurdish nurse, the attorney finds herself inexplicably
entangled in the girl's life and becomes unwittingly involved
in a scheme of international terrorism, with the U.S. as
target. This is LeClair's second international thriller;
the first was "Passing Off" (1996), a mixture
of Greek League basketball, deception, blackmail and eco-terrorism. Order information: major Internet booksellers, local bookstores |
STAYING ALIVE
From Eulogy To Joy
by Cynthia Kuhn Beischel, DAAP '71
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Grief
is an intensely individual experience. In 1992, devastated
by the sudden death of her husband, Jerry, DAAP '71, Cynthia
began to work her way through her sorrow by compiling
first-hand accounts of others who had survived life-shattering
loss. These moving, personal stories, written by people
from all walks of life, helped her find her way back to
peace and joy. Among those who contributed to the book
are Judy Belushi, who wrote "Samurai Widow"
after the death of her husband, John, and Neal Donald
Walsch, author of "Conversations with God."
Cynthia also is the author of a children's book: "Discover
The Past (A Tale of Cincinnati's Living History)." Order information: Xlibris, 888-795-4274, ext. 273; major Internet booksellers; local bookstores |
ROOT OF EVIL
Accrual Way to Die
by C.M. (Cora Price) Miller, Eve '84
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A perverse
proverb says that no good deed goes unpunished. That's
perilously true for Miller's heroine, financial planner
Audrey Wilson, whose willingness to help a friend entangles
her in an elaborate embezzlement scheme. Before she can
confront her two-faced pal, the woman is killed. Tagged
as prime suspect, Audrey must discover the murderer's
identity before she loses her freedom as well as her business. This is former accountant Miller's second Audrey Wilson novel, a follow-up to "Taxes, Death and Trouble," published in 2000. Readers get to know her energetic heroine, her colorful family, romantic encounters and unsavory characters through Miller's lively dialogue and tantalizing details about the fictional Cincinnati suburb, Rosemont. Order information: IUniverse, Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble local bookstores. Miller has a Web site. |
