New Books By Alumni Authors
Roger Witten ’68
Legal Briefs: The Ups and Downs of Life in the Law
This anthology edited by ‘68 Roger Witten of fascinating, sometimes amusing law-related stories written by insiders about historic events, current issues, and interesting people, including essays by fellow ‘68s Bill Kolasky and Warren Cooke.
Lorenzo Alexander Chambers ’85
For the Good of All & to the Harm of None
Lorenzo’s latest book proposes viewing the world through a philanthropic lens. Until the thought process of every human being identifies that we are all human beings first, and our affiliated tribes or ethnic heritages are second, there will be oppression and inequities.
John Lallis ’69
Mediterranean Mothers -Masters of Guilt
No one does guilt like Italians and Greeks! Maria’s and Nick’s moms and aunts put their conniving heads together to teach the authors a lesson they will never forget! Available on amazon.com or mandnbooks.com.
John Lallis ’69
It’s What We Do - Snapshots From 65 Years in High School...
From The Odyssey to the NFL, feces to Hitler — hundreds of true anecdotes, opinions, characters, and ideas from two veteran (English and History) teachers. Available on amazon.com or mandnbooks.com.
John Lallis ’69
Lunch With Maria - A Sicilian Odyssey
A potential rival to Helen Of Troy is sent three thousand years into the future, where she teams up with a goofy teacher to return to ancient Greece in order to fulfill a prophecy and preserve the true course of history. Available on amazon.com or mandnbooks.com.
John Lallis ’69
Christmas Eyes - The Journey of a Lifetime
“DO I PASS?” are the only words Nick Kakis hears from the owner of the most beautiful eyes he’s ever seen. What starts as a chance encounter on Christmas Eve leads to a lifelong search and an irrevocable decision the night before another Christmas many years in the future.
Howard Reiss ’73
The Letter
Phineas and Bruce, both 75, have been neighbors in Florida for ten years. Phineas never married and Bruce is a widower. They are at opposite ends of the political spectrum, but still close friends. Phineas is very conservative and always writes letters to the editor which rarely get published. When one does, it goes viral and radically changes their lives.
Steven S. Andrews ’91
Light and Waves: A Conceptual Exploration of Physics.
A readable tour of physics that explains the core ideas of optics, music, water waves, quantum mechanics, and much more. This richly illustrated textbook is targeted to college non-science majors, high school students, and all others who are curious about our natural world.
David B. Markwardt ’84
Poetry Tables
Poetry Tables is not a poetry book, but is about a process that uses poetry as a catalyst to create profound experiences of courage, connection, and community. The book shares powerful personal stories from past Poetry Tables and explains how to design them for any context, audience, and outcomes.
Donald Glazer ’66
Uninvited Guests
Uninvited Guests is a book of poetry recently published by Green Writers Press. As a reviewer writes: “The poems are elegant, each word so very thoughtfully chosen; the poems are like a gem to enjoy and savor.” Don, a nationally known corporate lawyer, is coauthor of two widely used law treatises.
Drew Remignanti ’75 MD, MPH
The Healing Connection: A Partnership for Your Health
A compelling science-based justification for a more compassionate patient-physician relationship, currently threatened by conversion to the more superficial and less effective consumer-provider model. Authored by a 40yr Emergency Medicine physician/50+yr chronic disease patient.
Bruce Ducker ’60
Stemming the Flow
A sparkling collection of poems. Early reviews call them “witty,” “trenchant,” “touching,” “profound,” “deeply poignant.” Harvard’s Ruth Wisse writes, “{A} mellow musician...brings us great new arrangements on love and yearning...with piercing takes on the quirks of life that we otherwise would have missed. To read him is to love him.”
John Segelbaum ’69
Panama
Panama is a coming of age story of failure and redemption. 1969. John Shetler, Dartmouth grad and Naval Officer assigned to top secret OPCON in Panama is caught between the CIA, Noriega’s secret police and international drug smuggling. His decisions will haunt him for the rest of his life. Available on Amazon.
William Saubert ’76
The Girl With the Green Lipstick
This is a cautionary tale about attempting to find love later in life. His wife’s death leaves a deep hole that the author despairs will never be filled again. The book chronicles the author’s disastrous relationship with a woman he meets and begins dating, Keri, who has a long criminal history.
Robert Tibolt ’76
Meet Me In Beirut
Greek-Turkish border 1975. Two American college kids fall in with George, a smuggler with a plan. A good-time roll lands them in Beirut just as the Lebanese Civil War explodes. They’re involved, run afoul of the PLO, and there’s only one way out. Based on a true story.
Brita Reed Lucey ’76, M.D., PsyD
Ladies in Waiting: Finding the Joy in IVF
Are you using IVF to become pregnant? This book is for you! The author is a psychologist who works with patients who grapple with feelings of hope and fear during the ups and downs of their fertility journey. The stories of her patients will help you to find joy in the journey to parenthood.
Jay MacNamee ’77
The Stuttering Magician
Told in cleverly rhymed couplets a la Dr. Seuss, this touching and humorous audiobook tells of one child’s struggle for self-confidence and acceptance among his peers. A 12-minute listen. Endorsed by the National Stuttering Assoc. A great gift for children with disfluency and people who love them. Proceeds benefit the NSA.
John Lallis ’69
A Song for Maria With Love from Vietnam
A chance encounter with a beautiful woman turns into the love of his life for a soldier heading to Vietnam. This entertaining love story is filled with vivid images of the war in Vietnam. The unforgettable main characters take us on a journey filled with new experiences, danger, and the stirrings of new love. Available on Amazon.
G. Lyle Hoffman ’74
Mount Aureum
Not your typical science fiction! Drawing inspiration from Bach’s Goldberg Variations, this novel presents the struggle of the citizens of alien planet Lipe to prepare for and cope with the effects of climate change imposed on their planet by the passage of a white dwarf star from the Galactic halo. Available on Amazon.com.
Eric Dezenhall ’84
Wiseguys and the White House: Gangsters, Presidents, and the Deals They Made
“An eye-opening, authoritative, remarkably detailed exposé of the interplay between organized crime and our presidents, shockingly revealing how close we have come to Mob rule.” — Ronald Kessler, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets of the FBI and The First Family Detail. Available 1/15/25.
Kate Hotchkiss ’84
On Harbor’s Edge
“Captivating!” says author and swordfishing captain Linda Greenlaw, “On Harbor’s Edge hooked me line and sinker with fascinating characters and dramatic plots brilliantly layered in Maine island life a hundred years ago. Can’t wait for the sequel!” Audio narrator: Laura Nyhagen Dehler ’84.
Valeria Aloe T’04
Unbeatable Latinas: A Rebellious Approach to Achieving Professional Success
A must-read for multicultural professionals and their mentors, this book challenges widespread cultural mindsets that hinder growth, and provides a success roadmap centered on self-worth, self-advocacy, and the creation of support networks.
Jonathan Howland ’83
Native Air
“I became lost in the complexity of the relationships, the heartbreak, the full love, and the bid for repair, then read it again for the technical precision, the tension of incomplete ambitions, and the unbearably elegant structure. This novel is a classic.” — Claire Cameron, author of The Last Neanderthal and The Bear
Charles Capanzano ’71
Can a Psychologist Help Save Our World?
Sci-fi meets fictional bio. Youth-Dartmouth years-romances-family. A Psychologist’s career-mental health systems-Rwanda Genocide-Hurricane Katrina-9/11-Covid19. “Written with optimism and momentum...Never a dull moment!...The perfect read.” — L. Olcott, Cortland Standard. Available on Amazon.
John Elton Cole, Jr. ’56
Decoys From The “Home Run” Baker Rig
Frank ‘Home Run’ Baker, a baseball great, gets to be better known by an analysis of his duck decoy rig. The scientist author weaves together Baker’s biography, Eastern Shore waterfowling, and a story about decoys, the only truly American art form. E-mail membership@decoymuseum.com.
Jonathan Silverman ’87
Astros and Asterisks: Houston’s Sign-Stealing Scandal Explained
Astros and Asterisks explores the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal through historical and cultural lenses, covering diverse topics like domestic abuse, fan loyalty, ethics, and the way technology affects sports.
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