Gifted Hands, by Ben Carson with Cecil Murphey
Reviewed by Sandra Yaegle, Head of Public Services
This is the heartwarming story an African-American boy, living with his mother and brother in the inner-cities of Detroit and Boston. Growing up in terrible poverty, with poor grades and a horrible temper, Ben Carson nevertheless dreamed of becoming… ...continue reading...

Written by Harold Henkel, Big Read Coordinator

The Library’s Big Read concluded on February 10 with a lecture by visiting Tolstoy scholar and author Andrew Kaufman. Dr. Kaufman suggested that Tolstoy affects readers so powerfully because his works confront the essential questions of life: What does it mean to lead a good life? What is… ...continue reading...

Written by Sandra Yaegle, Head of Public ServicesThe University Library announces an exhibit commemorating the work of Kenneth A. Kavale (1946-2008). Dr. Kavale was Distinguished Professor of Special Education in the Regent School of Education. A renowned scholar of learning disability, emotional and behavioral disorder, intellectual disability, and special education policy, Dr. Kavale… ...continue reading...

Written by Robert Sivigny, University Librarian

Bible commentaries are a key resource for biblical opinion on a topic or text. They are indispensable for nearly every School of Divinity research paper, whether the topic is doctrinal, ethical, pastoral, or textual. This article will discuss how to find commentaries in print and then explore where online full-text… ...continue reading...