A Theologian's Journey, Thomas F. O'Meara,
O.P. (Paulist Press). The autobiography of a Dominican priest
who has witnessed vast changes in the church and society. O'Meara
is an ND emeritus professor of theology.
Chalk Dust: A Teacher's Marks, David Ellison
'81 (Heinemann). A collection of funny, sad and poignant
columns from a seventh-grade teacher who strives to make a difference
in his students' lives.
Philosophy, Feminism and Faith, edited by
Ruth E. Groenhout '93 Ph.D. and Marya Bower (Indiana University
Press). Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and other women describe
how they balance their commitment to faith, philosophy and feminist
thought.
The Lord's Prayer: A Survey Theological and Literary,
Nicholas Ayo, CSC (Rowman & Littlefield). A definitive
study of the Our Father, including historical analysis, critical
evaluation and discussion of deeper issues raised by various interpretations
of the prayer. Ayo is a professor in the ND Program of Liberal
Studies.
Dixie Limited: Railroads, Culture, and the Southern Renaissance,
Joseph R. Millichap '62M.A., '70Ph.D. (University Press
of Kentucky). A cultural reading of the imagery and symbolism
of trains used by such writers as Eudora Welty, Thomas Wolfe and
William Faulkner.
Games that Teach Teams: 21 Activities to Super-Charge
Your Group!, Steve Sugar and George Takacs '71M.A.
(Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer). Designed for use by any team from youth
groups to professional organizations to those in cyberspace, with
an eye toward customizing the games for specific needs.
Between Fathers and Sons: Critical Incident Narratives
in the Development of Men's Lives, edited by Robert
J. Pellegrini and Theodore R. Sarbin (Haworth Press). Personal
stories explore the depth of the father-son relationship. Frank
J. Barrett '75, '77M.A. shares a touching essay about his father's
indirect and quiet approval.
Environmental Justice: Creating Equity, Reclaiming Democracy,
Kristin S. Shrader-Frechette (Oxford University Press).
The poor are too often the victims
of pollution, their neighborhoods chosen for dangerous industries
and toxic landfills. The ND professor of philosophy and biological
sciences presents a case for the ethical need to remedy environmental
problems.
Organizing for Community Controlled Development: Renewing
Civil Society, Patricia W. Murphy and James V. Cunningham
'44, '50M.A. (SAGE Publications). A guide for urban planners,
community organizers and neighborhood activists that focuses on
revitalizing the nation's network of small communities.
Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven: 6 Steps to Organizational
Excellence, Patrick J. McDonnell '65 (Sunrise
Publishing). Case studies, humorous anecdotes, lists and summaries
are used to explain a strategy for creating excellence.
Kenyan Quest, Jack Rosshirt '54, '56J.D.
(Word Wright). An adventure novel played out on a background of
real events, as a retired oil executive uncovers a 50-year-old
secret.
Moral Memoranda from John Howard Yoder: Conversations
on Law, Ethics and the Church between a Mennonite Theologian and
a Hoosier Lawyer, Thomas L. Shaffer (Wipf and
Stock Publishers). Shaffer, an ND emeritus professor of law, presents
an array of comments on law and government by the late theologian
Yoder, who taught at ND for several years.
Give Success!, Richard E. Lochner '61
(www.GiveSuccess.com). The retired colonel offers a spectrum of
military and civilian leadership techniques especially for use
in business.
(July 2003)
