This Is a Genius Book
by Nicholas Mancusi ’10
Why and how do some people achieve greatness?
Li Po Is Not Lipo
by William H. Pritchard ’53
In 48 poems, an alumnus writes about childhood, religion, loss—and typos.
The Mafia Doc
by Josh Bell ’02
It’s the 1930s, and no one will hire a Black M.D.—except for the mob. An alumnus tells his grandfather’s story.
Short Takes
by Katherine Duke ’05
In three critically acclaimed books of poetry—two of which are debut collections—Amherst alumnae take us from the waiting room to the afterlife, with a detour through rural Kentucky in between.
Essays from a “Tense, Interior Person”
by Rand Richards Cooper ’80
At age 80, the Ploughshares co-founder shares his life’s regrets and joys.