Harvard Authors' Bookshelf
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The Leadership PIN Code
Dr. Nashater Deu Solheim, HNI ’16
A unique and proven framework for negotiating and influencing in daily work. With 3 simple keys, you get what you need while also maintaining positive relationships.
Prologos
Jonathan Bayliss ’47
Reviewers compare this groundbreaking novel to works of Sterne, Melville, Joyce, Broch, and Musil. Experimental, playful, richly detailed, serious fiction. Available in paper and electronic editions. www.drawbridgepress.com.
The Border Between Us
Rudy Ruiz ’90, M.P.P. ’93
"Ruiz has written a poignant tale about an endearing underdog's pursuit of the American Dream."—Booklist. "A moving story of one family's toil amid a cultural struggle, told with precision and authenticity."—Kirkus. RudyRuiz.com.
The Upside of Inequality: How Good Intentions Undermine the Middle Class
Edward Conard, M.B.A. ’82
Top Ten NY Times best-selling author Larry Summers: "A valuable contribution." www.EdwardConard.com. Available on Amazon, at local bookstores.
Freddie's Last Ride
M.A. Whelan, Ph.D. ’72, M.D.
"...An unbelievably detailed and compelling chronology... that moves from one vivid scene to the next...The book is about justice and injustice...by a doctor who is both authoritative and dogged."—Allan Ropper, M.D. Amazon.
How Daddy Lost His Ear
Sallie Bingham ’58
How Daddy Lost His Ear is Sallie Bingham's 18th book, a collection of short stories, published by Turtle Point Press, that draws its wild and outrageous humor from the myths and lies about the "New West."
Architecture as Art:
The Work of Stephen M. Sullivan
Stephen M. Sullivan, M.Arch. ’81
Illustrates the author's residential architectural practice based in the Pacific Northwest and his design philosophy based on the classics of Western architecture and traditions of Japan.
The Woman in Green: A Novel
Larry Lockridge, Ph.D. ’69
Deep dive into the Metafarcical. "Brilliantly skewers the pretensions of our modern dystopian age with devastating humor and inspired ranting.—Robert J. Mrazek. Artwork: Marcia Scanlon. LarryLockridge.com
The Girl Who Baptized Herself
Meggan Watterson, M.T.S. ’01
This riveting exploration of a nearly lost first-century scripture reveals a story left out of the canon for far too long—of a girl who reclaims her power and becomes what others deemed impossible.
In This Burning World: Poems of Love and Apocalypse
Mary Mackey ’66
"Mackey's poems are powerful, beautiful, and have extraordinary range. May her concern for the planet help save it."—Maxine Hong Kingston. Available on Amazon.com.
Building A Sustainable Family Office
Scott Saslow, M.B.A. ’97
Create and maintain a high performance family office and build a legacy. An insider's view on what works, what doesn't. Includes interviews from over two dozen prominent family offices.
Personae of Ed: Literary, Psychological, Spiritual
Edward R. Levenson ’63, Ph.D.
Descriptions, with humor, of 120 + 1 of the identities of the MSSM (Multiple Self States Model) of Edward/Ed/Eddie. Available on Amazon Kindle at: https://amzn.to/3MXv0i6.
AI Mastery for Finance Professionals
Glenn Hopper, A.L.M. ’21
The fundamentals of AI, its practical applications in finance, and how financial institutions can implement AI strategies. Learn cutting-edge techniques and explore the future of AI in finance.
The Tragedy of Orenthal,
Prince of Brentwood
Michael W. Monk ’71
A five act play in the blank verse style of Shakespeare, telling the story of OJ Simpson and the 1994 murders. Winner of the 2014 IPPY Book of the Year. On Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
A Distant Mirror Anthology
Michael W. Monk ’71
Essays published in Mr Monk's High School Alumni Newsletter. The essays recall high school events, family adventures, stories of grandchildren, and musings on life and happiness. On Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Perversion of Faith
John J. Hartman ’64
The author presents a psychological model for understanding the appeal of racist propaganda. Evidence for the model is provided by three Nazi feature films. Available at Ethics Press or Google Books
Breakthrough
William Pao ’90
By a physician/scientist at the forefront of drug discovery. How innovation happens in drug development. Real-life stories about transformative medicines from different companies that were brought to life from an idea to reality.
Federal Taxation in America
W. Elliot Brownlee '63
Inviting, concise, and comprehensive history of American taxation from the American Revolution into the current fiscal paralysis. Explores dynamics among taxes, spending, deficits, and debt. 3rd edition, Cambridge U. Press (2016).
Sparks of the Revolution
Todd Otis ’67
"Sparks of the Revolution does a terrific job bringing to life the key leaders in Boston who led America into the Revolutionary War."—Senator Amy Klobuchar. On Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Bookshop.org
Timeline and Personification in The Merchant of Venice: Passover, Easter, and the Return of the Sunken Ships
Peter D. Usher, Ph.D. ’66
Offers scientifically grounded interpretations of problems inherent in the text that have been inadequately addressed.
Football Cookie Goes to the Championship!
Tom Raffio ’78 with Ellen Raffio
Football Cookie escapes to play in games nationwide. But his frosting tracker alerts his teammates he's at the biggest sporting event of the year. It's a race against the clock to catch him.
Getting Over Ourselves
Christina Congleton, Ed.M., ’11
2025 winner, Nautilus Book Awards "Best in Large Press" and "Rising to the Moment." Nautilus recognizes literary contributions to spiritual growth, sustainability, and social change. Get out of the tired cliches of the self-help genre.
Eva & Otto
Tom Pfister, J.D. '73,
and siblings Kathy and Peter
True story about two Germans, one born Jewish, one born Catholic, whose resistance against fascism was sustained by their enduring love. A timely and inspiring historical study.
Open Bar: A Novel
Dan Schorr, J.D. ‚’98
Open Bar follows the chaotic fallout when a high-profile sexual misconduct scandal rocks a prominent university. "A timely and absorbing novel that asks what it costs to tell the truth."—Kirkus Reviews.
Meeting Jesus: Light and Love
JP Livingstone (pen name of vetted alum)
In Meeting Jesus, divine presence speaks—revealing light, love, and a heaven-bound path. Includes a Spirit-given poem and transformative visions. Available on lulu.com.
Transcendent Woman
Margaret Fuller's Art and Achievement
David M. Robinson, M.T.S. ’72
Drawing extensively on primary sources, the author charts Fuller's evolution and achievement as an original thinker and fearless advocate of democracy.
Levinson of Harvard
L.M. Vincent ’73
A secret family legacy. Decades apart, two Harvard men share loss of innocence, antisemitism, assimilation, and betrayal. "A compulsively readable university tale of identity and acceptance."—[Kirkus] Available on Amazon.
A Theft of Privilege: Harvard and the
Buried History of a Notorious Secret Society
L.M. Vincent ’73
The theft that led to the dissolution of the Harvard Med. Fac. in 1905, and the broken "bargain" Harvard covered up for decades. Available on Amazon.
What the Presidents Read
Elizabeth N. Goodenough, M.A.T. ’71, Ph.D. ’82 and Marilynn Olson
A childhood book is more than just a story—for the presidents it may represent a turn in the course of history. Includes commentary from eye-witnesses, historians, journalists, curators.
The Legend of James Dean:
Demonic Heroes Have Villainous Virtues
Derek Reeves, M.T.S. ’91
Author Derek Reeves "argues that James Dean was wrongfully portrayed as a rebel by postwar movie executives who sought to capitalize on disaffected young men struggling against the conformity of the Eisenhower era."
Evolution: Fact or Fable?
The Case Against Darwin's Big Idea
J. Robert Kirk, J.D. ’78
How does a theory survive when for many decades the best science refutes all of its central tenets? Think for yourself and discover the truth.
Parental Alienation Theory:
Official Synopsis
William Bernet, M.D. ’67,
and Parental Alienation Study Group
This book succinctly addresses parental alienation theory, a controversial topic in family law. Free PDF available on homepage of www.pasg.info.
The Meaning of Androsia
Eric Bush, Ph.D. ‚’80
An enigmatic novel with a hidden connection to Harvard. Set in a surprising place and time, it tells an inter-generational story of love, death, mystery, memory, and tribal identity. www.Androsia.org.
Hemlock
Philip Holland, M.P.A. ‚’91
A fictional retelling of the last days of Socrates, set in 1831 Philadelphia, and a meditation on the nature of liberty and independence. "A fascinating premise and themes that can still speak to us today."—Kirkus. Paperback and eBook.
Reflections on A Fulfilling Career
Martin S. Kaplan, LL.B. ’64
Balancing a legal career with leadership roles in public education, charitable foundations, environmental organizations, interreligious dialogue and negotiations, university governance, and supporting social entrepreneurs. Amazon.
Adoption Memoirs: Inside Stories
Marianne Novy, A.M. ’67
First book to compare perspectives of adoptees, adoptive parents, and birthmothers, in 45 memoirs. "An insightful glimpse into the many realities and narratives of adoption"—Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, Harvard Medical School. International Impact Book Award.
More Than Play: How Law, Policy, and Politics Shape American Youth Sports
Dionne Koller, LL.M. ’22
Illuminates the law and policy assumptions that support the American model for youth sport, and explains why the system is resistant to change.
World View From Elenora Giddings
Ivory Tower: The Life and Times
of a Religious Advocate
Elenora Giddings Ivory, M.Div. ’76
Justice can be done through direct service; education about the issues; or systemic advocacy. E-book on Amazon. Capitol Hill, World Council Churches.
Cologne No. 10 for Men, a Novel
Richard Morris, M.B.A. ’70
Now on Audible.com, including original songs written by the author while a rifle platoon leader during the Vietnam War. Powerful: how war changes men; realism that only someone who was there can appreciate; dinky dau wacky.
Presidents Under the Knife
Per-Olof Hasselgren,
Professor of Surgery, H.M.S.
Presidents who underwent surgery while in office, providing not only a surgeon's perspective on the operations but also many of the political ramifications of the procedures. On Amazon.
Authentic African American Poetry
1969-2024
Frederick Newsome ’68, M.D.
Autobiography in poetic form. The author was born and raised in Charleston, WV. He practiced and taught academic medicine for more than fifty years in Harlem, NY, and Nigeria, West Africa.
The Inner Light and World Religions
Philip T. Nicholson, S.M. ’74
Visions of inner light seen by religious mystics, including the founders of world religions, have predictable characteristics and a universal distribution. www.theinnerlightandworldreligions.
The Illusion of Determinism:
Why Free Will Is Real and Causal
Edwin A. Locke ’60
The doctrine of determinism is self-refuting, and free will is a form of causality involving the capacity to choose to focus one's mind at the conceptual level or to evade the effort.
The Selfish Path to Romance
Edwin A. Locke ’60 and Ellen Kenner
Most people believe that altruism is the key to romantic happiness, with the woman sacrificing to the man (who may be narcissists). This book shows that mutual support works better.
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
Sanford D. Greenberg, Ph.D. ’65
Blinded at 19, the author triumphed over adversity with the help of his wife, Sue, and best friend, Art Garfunkel. Foreword by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. An inspiring memoir, soon to be a feature film from Wayfarer Studios.
Swamp Yankee Adventures
Crocker Snow Jr. ’61
Richly illustrated memoir with reporting from Russia, Japan, India, Egypt, Israel, Iran, Vietnam, Southest Asia, Latin America and Europe. Available from Mitchell's in Nantucket or author. Email: crockersnowjr@earthlink.net.
Regulating Abortion: The Politics of U.S. Abortion Policy
Deborah R. McFarlane, M.P.A. ’81
and Wendy L. Hansen, Ph.D.
Comprehensive analysis of the current politics of abortion in the U.S. "Provides a crucial context for understanding how different states have responded to the Dobbs decision."—The Lancet.
Eternity's Blade
William Collis, M.B.A. ’11
A fantasy debut packed with heart-stopping action, complex characters, and a world that is as breathtaking as it is dangerous chronicling an assassin's rise to power in a world of immortals. Available wherever books are sold.
The Navy Lieutenant's Wife
Roger Dingman, Ph.D. ’69
True crime in Japan. American husband kills wife's British lover, triggering international controversy and a trial followed by newspaper readers around the globe. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, McFarlandpub.com.
The Master of Eliot House
Nelson W. Aldrich Jr. ’57 and
Constantine Archimedes Valhouli
Eliot House under the tenure of John H. Finley Jr. was described as "more Harvard than Harvard itself." The book explores Finley's life and Harvard's evolution over the 20th century.
Electric Shock
Douglas Beresford ’78
A priest, a rabbi and an imam sabotage a nuclear power plant, causing an energy crisis and threatening global chaos. By the author of Beyond the Pale, Trouble is at Hand, and Savings and Loons. Amazon.
Virtuality: Books I & II
David Rosenbloom '71
(pseudonym Ragnar Kroll)
"They will not replace us!" A rogue computer virus compromised the universal healthcheck protocol, and the accidental creation of sentient animatronics has thrown humanity into chaos.
Steep: A Black Neurosurgeon's Journey
Craig Yorke ’70, M.D. ’74
From a gritty Boston neighborhood to a neurosurgical practice in Middle America. The price of success and the weight of bigotry. Wrestling with the past and chasing the American Dream.
Hamlet on the Couch
James Groves ’68, M.D. ’72
Weaves a close reading of Shakespeare's Hamlet with a large variety of contemporary psychoanalytic and psychological theory, looking at the interplay of ideas between the two. Available on Amazon.
Opening the Door for Jackie
Keith Crook ’22
This groundbreaking book recounts how activists, journalists, trade unions, politicians, and ordinary citizens pressured MLB to integrate during World War II and celebrated Jackie Robinson's 1945 signing as their victory.
Pony Confidential
Christina Lynch ’86
An NPR "Book of the Day." In this retelling of The Odyssey with heart and humor, a hilariously grumpy pony must find his way back to the only human he's ever loved after twenty-five years apart. You will laugh.