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columbia college today Bookshelf So Lovely a Country Will Never Perish: Wartime Diaries <strong>of</strong> Japan ese Writers by Donald Keene ’42, the Shincho Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Japanese Literature and University Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Emeritus. This set <strong>of</strong> journal entries written by WWII-era Japanese liter ary figures is interwoven with Keene’s commentary and reminiscences about the writers (<strong>Columbia</strong> University Press, $24.95). But I Never Made a Loan: My Career in Banking — The Early Years by Carter C. Golembe ’45. Golembe, an economist and former FDIC employee, comments on the relationship between banking and public policy (iUniverse, $25.95). Lyndon B. Johnson by Charles Peters ’49. This biography <strong>of</strong> America’s 36th president is part <strong>of</strong> a larger series co-edited by Sean Wilentz ’72 (Henry Holt and Co., $23). American Indians and the Fight for Equal Voting Rights by Laughlin McDonald ’60. McDonald examines the struggles that Native American citizens have faced in gaining and exercising the right to vote (University <strong>of</strong> Oklahoma Press, $55). Writing for the Web: 4th Edition by Crawford Kilian ’62. Focusing on issues <strong>of</strong> content as well as presentation, Kilian outlines the strategies that make for effective Internet writing (Self-Counsel Press, $18.95). The Logic <strong>of</strong> Alice: Clear Thinking in Wonderland by Bernard M. Patten ’62. Patten examines the role <strong>of</strong> logic in Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s book (Prometheus Books, $21.98). St. James’ Church in the City <strong>of</strong> New York 1810–<strong>2010</strong> by Francis J. Sypher Jr. ’63. A bicentennial history <strong>of</strong> St. James’ Church, an Episcopal parish on New York’s Upper West Side (St. James’ Church, $35). The Grave Gourmet by Alexander Campion. This mystery novel, written under a pseudonym by Milton Sa Pereira ’68, centers around a French detective and her food critic husband (Kensington Books, $22). William P. Homans Jr.: A Life in Court by Mark S. Brodin ’69. Brodin chronicles the life <strong>of</strong> the Boston lawyer and antiwar activist (Vandeplas Publishing, $29.95). Edward Said: The Charisma <strong>of</strong> Criticism by H. Aram Veeser ’72. Veeser, a student <strong>of</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong>based cultural theorist and late University Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Said, <strong>of</strong>fers his thoughts on his teacher’s philosophy and contributions to the field <strong>of</strong> academic criticism (Routledge, $39.95). In Search <strong>of</strong> the Blues: A Journey to the Soul <strong>of</strong> Black Texas by Bill Minutaglio ’76. A longtime reporter and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> journalism, Minutaglio has written a series <strong>of</strong> essays about the African-American community in Texas (University <strong>of</strong> Texas Press, $24.95). The Culture <strong>of</strong> Japanese Fascism edited by Alan Tansman ’81. Tansman argues that fascism in WWIIera Japan was as much a cultural as a political phenomenon (Duke University Press, $27.95). Walking Thunder: In the Footsteps <strong>of</strong> the African Elephant by Cyril Christo ’82 and Marie Wilkinson. This book introduces readers to the elephants <strong>of</strong> the savannah through black-and-white photographs, essays and stories from African folklore (Merrill, $60). The Conscience <strong>of</strong> a Libertarian: Empowering the Citizen Revolution with God, Guns, Gambling & Tax Cuts by Wayne Allyn Root ’83. Root, a candidate for the 2012 Libertarian Party presidential nomination, advocates income tax cuts and reductions in the size <strong>of</strong> the government bureaucracy as ways to improve America’s political and economic situation (John Wiley & Sons, $24.95). Have You Seen My Dinosaur by Jon Surgal ’85. A friendly game <strong>of</strong> hide-and-seek between a young boy and his dinosaur gets a little out <strong>of</strong> hand (Beginner Books, $8.99). Raven Stole the Moon: A Novel by Garth Stein ’87. Stein’s protagonist is a mother grieving the death <strong>of</strong> her young son (Harper Paperbacks, $14.99). Rules <strong>of</strong> the Game by Neil Strauss ’91. The author <strong>of</strong>fers tips for meeting and impressing women, along with his lessons learned (It Books, $16.99). Black Hearts: One Platoon’s Descent into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle <strong>of</strong> Death by Jim Frederick ’93. Frederick details the events that preceded the 2006 rape and murder <strong>of</strong> an Iraqi girl by American soldiers and explains how the psychological consequences <strong>of</strong> modern warfare contributed to the crime (Harmony, $26). Great Negotiations: Agreements that Shaped the Modern World by Fredrik Stanton ’96. The author describes eight key discussions that have shaped the course <strong>of</strong> international diplomacy during the last three centuries (Westholme Publishing, $26). Bitch is the New Black: A Memoir by Helena Andrews ’02. In a series <strong>of</strong> essays based on her own experiences, Andrews explores the personal challenges faced by pr<strong>of</strong>essionally successful African-American women today (Harper, $24.99). Water the Moon by Fiona Sze-Lorrain ’03. A compilation <strong>of</strong> Sze-Lorrain’s original poetry (Marick Press, $14.95). John Kluge: Stories by John W. Kluge Jr. ’05. Written by the son <strong>of</strong> John W. Kluge ’37, this collection <strong>of</strong> anecdotes and stories, as told by his father, <strong>of</strong>fers a new perspective on the life and philosophy <strong>of</strong> the famous philanthropist (<strong>Columbia</strong> University Press, $39.95). The Publisher: Henry Luce and His American Century by Alan Brinkley, the Allan Nevins Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> American History and Pro- july/august <strong>2010</strong> 33
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