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An illustration of a family with suns as faces
This Is a Genius Book

by Nicholas Mancusi ’10

Why and how do some people achieve greatness?


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Li Po Is Not Lipo

by William H. Pritchard ’53

In 48 poems, an alumnus writes about childhood, religion, loss—and typos.


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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.


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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.


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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.