Books by Medill Alumni

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A Life of the Party

Dave Schechter (MSJ78) “A Life of the Party” is a work of historical fiction about a Jewish woman who devoted four-plus decades of her life...

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The Perfect Stranger

Brian Pinkerton (MSJ90) Everyone loves Alison, the new remote employee at a major energy company. She’s a rising star in the virtual workspace, displaying incredible...

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The Last Ferry Out

Andrea Bartz (BSJ08, MSJ08) When Abby sets foot on Isla Colel, she isn’t sure what—if anything—she’ll find. She only knows that she needs to see...

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Poisoning the Well

Rachel Frazin (BSJ19) This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country....

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Reading for Our Lives

Maya Payne Smart (MSJ05) Today’s children face intense pressure to meet rising academic standards and prepare for future careers, but most fall dangerously short. Early...

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Justice Batted Last

Don Zminda (BSJ70) “Justice Batted Last: Ernie Banks, Minnie Miñoso, and the Unheralded Players Who Integrated Chicago’s Major League Teams” tells the story of the...

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Ken Morrow

Allan Kreda (MSJ88) All hockey players dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup and winning a gold medal for their home country. Ken Morrow was the...

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Green Gold

Monique Parsons (MSJ89) The avocado is the quintessential symbol of aspirational living, a ubiquitous agricultural favorite, and the driver of an $18 billion global industry....

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Lead Like an Editor

Victor Maze (MSJ03) In today’s crowded marketplace, selling a quality product is not enough. To stand out, businesses must tell compelling stories and build relationships...

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