Classifieds

WE WANT YOU! Alumni group advocating for ROTC. Jon Hillman '09, BrownROTC.org or (978) 590-5657.

A JUNGIAN INQUIRY INTO THE  AMERICAN PSYCHE: The Violence of Innocence Ipek S. Burnett '02. Burnett’s penetrating cultural criticism enriched with psychoanalytical and Jungian insight, offers a timely interrogation of national consciousness in the United States. Amazon.

DR. BRIAN ACKERMAN is a Harvard Medical School trained psychiatrist who is an Internationally recognized Mindfulness Educator and is Director of Meditation & Mindfulness Services at the Kent Center in Warwick. He has a private practice on 154 Waterman St. where he offers students and faculty highly skilled and intelligent psychotherapy and medications if needed. Call for appointment: (401) 500-5638 or AckermanPsychiatry@gmail.com

AWARD-WINNING expert-led archaeological tours, food tours, walking tours and gulet cruises. Croatia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Turkey and UK. Peter Sommer Travels www.petersommer.com

BETTER ALLIES: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces Karen Smith Catlin ‘85. Demystifies allyship in an actionable, approachable, and blame-free way. Topics: building a diverse workforce, amplifying and advocating for others, giving effective feedback, and using inclusive language. www.betterallies.com, Amazon.

BOTTOM LINE FEVER: A Corporate Home Companion Bob Davenport (Charles Tansey ’74). Follow executives George and Clara in their struggle against corporate imbecility. “In Search of Excellence” meets “Invasion of the Body-Snatchers.” Terrifying. Delirious. Actually happened. stillwaterpress.com; vicepresidentsanonymous.org; Amazon.

BREATHLESS Eric Chason. Brown University professor's memoir about his daughter’s life and untimely death during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. Amazon, dramacircle.org

CALIFORNIA BEACH VACATION. Beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhome with all the amenities in Dana Point (midway LA and San Diego). Beautiful sunsets, ocean views. www.danapointvacationhouse.com or danapointvacationhouse@gmail.com

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVISOR: For over a decade, Julia Rolnick has been helping students become outstanding and successful applicants. www.collegeconsiderations.com; (802) 394-2525; juliarolnick@collegeconsiderations.com

CRIMEAN SEAS, KIEV SKIES: A NOVEL Eric Almeida ‘84. Hotel receptionist Yulia Petrenko plunges into a swirl of political corruption and high finance in the summer before the Ukrainian revolution, also enmeshing an American businessman and Russian intelligence operative. www.ericalmeida.com, Amazon.

DR. CHARISSA ANDREOTTI '07 is excited to announce her new concierge psychology practice based in NYC specializing in neuropsychological assessments, cognitive behavioral therapy, and parent coaching for children, teens, and families. charissa@bkmindspring.com; (917) 426-3877; bkmindspring.com

EGG/EMBRYO DONOR Brown University alumna seeks egg or embryo donor for open/known donation. Please contact prospective parent directly at: knowneggdonor@gmail.com

FLORENCE, ITALY. Beautiful, spacious 3-bed, 2.5-bath apartment in historic Florence behind Mercato Centrale and San Lorenzo. Living/dining room, full kitchen, washer, wifi. Maid service. $2,100 weekly. www.casaelegante.net sanzanobiloft@gmail.com

FULFILLMENT: an aspirational adventure. Hal Barwood '63. Oliver Page is young, shy, superstitious, skidding through jobs in the video game biz. Will he ever get traction? Welcome to your life, bro; it's the most challenging game. See more at finitearts.com, Amazon.

INNOVATION ON TAP: Stories of Entrepreneurship from the Cotton Gin to Broadway's Hamilton Eric B. Schultz ‘79. Three hundred years of innovation told through the colorful stories of 25 entrepreneurs “talking shop” in an imaginary barroom. greenleafbookgroup.com, Amazon.

JFK, THE KENNEDYS AND ME Lester S. Hyman ’52. Never before told stories about JFK and the Kennedy clan. Robert Kennedy’s daughter Kathleen writes: “You can see why JFK said yes to this fascinating man…read this book!”. https://www.lestershyman.com

LET’S TRAVEL Leroy Anderson ’50. This sequel to the author's first book, Joie de Vivre, chronicles the Andersons’ European travels. Includes photos of Scandinavia, France, Germany, and more with special attention to Norway, home of Claire Anderson’s forebears. Page Publishing, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

LEWIS CARROLL: The Worlds of His Alices Edward Guiliano ‘72. A fresh and comprehensive analysis of the life and creative works of Lewis Carroll—the whimsical and brilliant Oxford mathematics don who changed literature and infused world culture with Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Amazon

MARION, MASSACHUSETTS September - June. Perfect for professor or grad student(s). Lovingly restored 1825 home in beautiful village center. Easy walk to beach, harbor, clubs, shops. Four bedrooms, 3 baths, family room, deck. One hour to Boston, 40 minutes to Providence. $1,800 per month. willtifft@gmail.com

NOTIONS Vassilis Christakis ‘95. Capturing images and thoughts that accompany the milestone of turning forty, these poems take stock of time’s passage and our unique path forward, as challenges and feelings settle in. https://kaponeditions.gr/en/product/notions/

PARIS – MARAIS Exquisite, sunny, quiet 1-bedroom apartment behind Place des Vosges. King-size bed, living/dining room, six chairs, full kitchen, washer, dryer, wifi. Weekly maid service. $1,350 weekly. Email: max@gwu.edu

POETICS OF PLACE: How Ancient Buildings Inspired Great Writing Elizabeth Riorden ’78, editor. This anthology connects human-built environments to writing inspired by place. Readers travel from Stonehenge to Notre-Dame of Paris, and more, exploring history, construction, and artistic reception. cognella.com, Amazon

ROYALTY PUBLISHER seeks fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. inkwaterpress.com, (503) 968-6777

SANTA BARBARA Unique architectural home, 1-4 bedroom units, 360 views of downtown, beach. From $2,500/week. RedShoeLiving@gmail.com or visit: ElZapatoSB.com

ST. JOHN, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Hillcrest Guest House. HillcrestStJohn.com; (340) 998-8388.

SUMMER HATS: thatwayhat.com

TERRARIUM: New and Selected Stories Valerie Trueblood '65. Trueblood, a finalist for the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award and the PEN/Faulkner Fiction Award, brings to Terrarium condensed new stories as fierce as her longer work. counterpointpress.com; dystel.com

THE GOOD ENOUGH THERAPIST: Futility, Failure and Forgiveness in Treatment Dr. Brad Sachs, PhD '78. The Good Enough Therapist illuminates how clinicians can embrace their personal flaws and failings in ways that promote effective treatment as well as personal growth through a deeper recognition of the therapist’s and patient’s shared vulnerability, imagination, and integrity. drbradsachs.com, routledge.com, Amazon

THE LITTLE BOOK OF BEING: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering your Natural Awareness Diana Winston ’88. In 72 short chapters, the education director at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center offers a practical guide to experiencing natural awareness—an effortless, relaxed, and spacious state of mindfulness. www.dianawinston.com, Amazon, etc.

THE NIGHT BEFORE Wendy Walker '89. First dates can be murder. Riveting and compulsive, The Night Before “takes you to deep, dark places few thrillers dare to go” as two sisters uncover long-buried secrets when an internet date spirals out of control. wendywalkerbooks.com, Amazon.

THE REEFS OF TIME Jeffrey A. Carver ‘71. The starstream is beautiful. But beauty turns deadly when an ancient AI bent on destruction uses it to travel uptime, to our near-future. Latest in The Chaos Chronicles. Starrigger.net, Amazon. 

THE RISK THEATRE MODEL OF TRAGEDY: Gambling, Drama, and the Unexpected Edwin Wong ‘07. Inspired by Aristotle, Hegel, and Nietzsche, Wong cracks tragedy’s code. Risk theatre is now the basis of the world’s largest tragedy playwriting contest. risktheatre.com. Amazon, B&N

THE ROOTS OF JEWISH CONSCIOUSNESS Edited by Ann Conrad Lammers '67. After fleeing Berlin in 1933, Erich Neumann, renowned Jungian author and analyst, wrote this two-volume work about the history and symbolic life of the Jews. https://bit.ly/2JBjRmN, https://bit.ly/2ppxpLj

THE WHEELER SCHOOL Providence, Rhode Island. (401) 421-8100; wheelerschool.org

THE BROWN BEAR One-of-a-kind, original oil painting by American wildlife artist, Robert S. Sleicher '49. Framed 2' x 3' on board. Private collection, $7,800. For additional information please contact: tflanda@cox.net

TOTALLY IMMERSED: The Polish Experience Michael E. Starzak ‘63. The opportunities, rewards and perils of a Fulbright year in Poland as it transitioned to capitalism in 1991. Contact mstarzak@Binghamton.edu for a special alumni offer on this and other books. Amazon

UNORTHODOXY Joshua A.H. Harris '95. Take a detour into the unorthodox. Cecil’s obsession with his microbiome and “dirty” lifestyle lead to social isolation and homelessness. A delightful cast of Berkeley characters help him find his way back to humanity. Amazon, www.joshuaahharris.com

WILD WORLD Peter S. Rush '71. Award-winning debut novel - A young Brown grad navigates the turmoil of the anti-war movement, campus unrest and police corruption while trying not to compromise his values or lose the girl he loves. petersrush.com