Presidential Inaugurations
By Prof. Emeritus Paul Boller, Jr.
Harcourt Brace Publishing 

History Prof. Emeritus Paul Boller Jr. is perhaps one of the nation’s most knowledgeable observers of American presidents. With wit and craft he writes books which, through engaging anecdotes, make even our dullest leaders entertaining. His 15th and most recent work, Presidential Inaugurations: Behind the Scenes — An informal, Anecdotal History from Washington’s Election to the 2001 Gala, would be a perfect book club selection for those longing to become more politically astute.

Boller covers everything from how the president-elect arrives in Washington for the ceremony to the traditions surrounding the parade and evening ball. As he reveals the human side of this sometimes-forgotten national event, Boller offers surprising, fascinating and often quirky human-interest stories which will keep even the most politically uninterested turning the page.

America, September 11: The Courage to Give: The Triumph of the Human Spirit
by Jackie Waldman, Brenda Welchlin and Karen Frost
Conari Press 

Karen Frost ’90 and Brenda Welchlin ’90 joined author Jackie Waldman to prepare this inspiring tome about some of the firefighters, airplane passengers, rescue workers, police, medics, relatives of missing loved ones, and strangers who sprang into action to save lives and help their communities.

Those profiled include Larry Hawk, who organized a rescue of victims’ orphaned animals despite his sister’s death in the World Trade Center; the citizens of a Montana town who formed a protective circle around a mosque; and the New York City firefighters whose sacrifices touched a nation.

All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the American Red Cross and the New York Firefighters Fund.