What Becomes You by Aaron Raz Link & Hilda Raz “Aaron Raz Link’s story is a vital contribution to the oeuvre of transgender literature. . . . [H]is writing is potent and well crafted. . . . Hilda Raz’s story is similarly an important part of the transgender oeuvre. . . . Throughout the book, she strikes an emotive tone that is both resonant and authentic. . . . What Becomes You is a superb memoir. As finely wrought as Minnie Bruce Pratt’s S/he, it is careful and tender while simultaneously confrontational and challenging.”—Julie R. Enszer, Lambda Book Report Read … Continue reading More Praise for What Becomes You

Just Breathe Normally by Peggy Shumaker “Shumaker, a poet, has a haunting, lyrical quality to her writing. The words flow and tumble down the page. . . . Reading about pain and loss and fear can be almost as traumatic as experiencing it, and while Shumaker doesn’t dance around it, she writes in such a way that the reader is compelled to follow. . . . Just Breathe Normally is a deft example of using the past to understand and overcome the present.”—Libbie Martin, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Read earlier praise for Just Breathe Normally at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/07/praise-for-just.html Continue reading More Praise for Just Breathe Normally

The Gambler and the Bug Boy: 1939 Los Angeles and the Untold Story of a Horse Racing Fix by John Christgau “Christgau is skilled at making memorable characters from his subjects. . . . [H]istory-minded handicappers will find much to appreciate.”—Publishers Weekly Web Exclusive Read earlier praise for The Gambler and the Bug Boy at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/09/praise-for-th-3.html Continue reading More Praise for The Gambler and the Bug Boy

A Season in Purgatory: Villanova and Life in College Football’s Lower Class by Tony Moss “This year promises to be different for local readers. . . . Moss’s new book is all about the political issues of its subject matter. . . .  There is a lot more going on in the world of football that makes for interesting reading than the usual annual fare.”—Gary Laney, Lake Charles (LA) American Press “Villanova football fans . . . and anybody else with an interest in I-AA football or the local sports scene should pick up the just-published book A Season in … Continue reading More Praise for A Season in Purgatory

Branch Rickey: Baseball’s Ferocious Gentleman by Lee Lowenfish “Lowenfish delves into more than just Rickey’s connection to the two signature moments of the formation of the minor league farm system and the breaking of baseball’s color barrier. . . . [He includes] Rickey’s playing days and time as a manager through his tenure as a baseball executive.”—Yankees Magazine Read earlier praise for Branch Rickey at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/02/praise_for_bran.html Continue reading More Praise for Branch Rickey

Slipping Backward: A History of the Nebraska Supreme Court by James W. Hewitt “This readable and entertaining book is the first history written about the Nebraska Supreme Court. . . . It is a must-read for lawyers and judges, particularly those who lived and practiced during any of the fifty-eight years reviewed. It is a very informative and instructive read for non-lawyers who are interested in a witty and well-researched discussion of Nebraska’s legal and political history.”—Samuel Van Pelt, The Nebraska Lawyer Read earlier praise for Slipping Backward at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2007/09/praise-for-slip.html Continue reading More Praise for Slipping Backward

Before I begin, I’ll like to give a shout out to some folks from Lincoln, Nebraska. People who know me know that I am NOT a bike rider.  Well, I ride the stationary bike at the gym, but I haven’t been on a bike for about a year (one year and ten days, to be precise), since I broke my leg on my bike.  Since then, my stomach sinks every time I walk by my bike in our little apartment. Regardless of painful memories, I like the idea of riding bikes.  And I encourage bike riding.  But I must admit … Continue reading I Like to Ride My Bicycle