alumni authors

Have you recently published a book or article? If so, send an E-mail to alumni@canisius.edu information about your publication.  We would love to publicize it on the alumni web site.
Andy Anselmo '45 with Eileen Dolen Newman wrote the autobiography A Star-Crossed Life: A Memoir (2005). The memoir takes you into Anselmo's life, from a juvenile performer to New York's premier teacher of singing.  Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy. 

David Borowski '79 tells his story in On a Ring and a Prayer: The Journey of David Borowski (2005).  The true-story of Borowski's survival of serious burn-related injuries when he was six weeks old, describes every stage in his life and reveals a positive message that inspires those who read this autobiography.  Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

J. James Cotter '71 published The Bridge Over the Bering Strait, a science fiction novel set in the year 2032. This story tells of a team of engineers whose genius in tunneling under the Bering Sea to link Asia to the Americas endangers their lives and brings the world to the edge of chaos. Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

Carolyn Dudek '93, PhD wrote the text EU Accession and Spanish Regional Development: Winners and Losers (2006).  The cases in this writing provide new insights to explain why regional ecomonic differences persist in Spain despite efforts to alleviate them.  Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy.  

Lori (Scalzo) Hogg '85 wrote the book Between You and Me, Making a Loving Choice: Adoption (2007). The story reveals God's perfect plan for our lives and points out that every life is a part of His perfect plan.  Click here if you're interested in purchasing a copy. 

Frederick A. Keller ' 41 wrote Spearing the Wild Blue Boar (2009). This novel is a defense against critics who claim that Shakespeare's works were not authored by Shakespeare. Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

Kathleen Ferrick Rosenblatt '68, PhD wrote the biography René Daumal: The Life and Work of a Mystic Guide (1999).  The biography is an introduction to the writing and life of the French poet René Daumal.  Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

Michael D. Langan '59, PhD wrote the novel When I Was A Boy (2001)The novel takes you into a world of a child growing up during World War II.  Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

Major Joseph Martin '91 wrote the guide Get Selected for Special Forces (2006) with Master Sergeant Rex Dodson.  The guide helps those interested in Special Forces training to increase their chances of success.  Click here if you interested in purchasing a copy.

James J. Redmond Jr. '42 wrote the novel Reddo's Raiders (2004).  The novel takes you into the lives of the B-17 Flying Fortress combat crew during World War II.  Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

Elizabeth Anne Schirra '01 wrote the children's book Through the 7 Doors.  The book takes you into the lives of two children who travel to seven magical lands.  Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy.

Michael W. Shurgot '65, PhD edited the book North American Players of Shakespeare: A Book of Interviews (2007)The book features interviews of Shakespearean actors, including James Earl Jones, from across the United States and Canada.  Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy. 

Robert S. Swiatek '64 wrote I Don't Want to be a Pirate--Writer Maybe (2008)The book explores Swiatek's humorous journey as a writer, with all the joys, dissapointments, experiences and hemorrhoids brought on through dealings with agents, book stores, publishers and marketers.  Published in October 2007, This Page Intentionally Left Blank-Just like the Paychecks of the Workers, discusses minimum wage and the work week.  Swiatek also wrote the non-fiction work For Seeing Eye Dogs Only! (2005). The book is a humorous look at the lack of intelligence around us.  Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy. Switatek's most recent publication, The Joy of Life Cookbook (2010) contains easy, healthy, and delicious recipes. To order a copy, visit www.bobcooks.com.