Books
One Heart with Courage
By Teri Rizvi
Teri Rizvi brings a powerful, original voice to a collection of essays that shows why our dreams matter. Woven throughout her writings is a deep faith in what’s possible when we open our hearts.
Sisters!
Edited by Marcia Stewart and Teri Rizvi
The definitive, humorous guide on sisterhood. Features hilarious (and true) stories by the winners of Nickie’s Prize for Humor Writing, plus dozens of funny contributions — from New York Times bestselling authors, Saturday Night Live legends, humorists, podcasters and other creatives.
Fast Fierce Women
Edited by Gina Barreca
Fast Fierce Women exemplifies how strength, focus, passion, wit, resilience, rage, loyalty, talent and love are all aspects of ferocity. “Living in the Moment,” an essay about the last poignant moments spent with a dying college friend, is part of the collection.
Tough Times Won’t Last But Tough People Will
Edited by Amy Newmark
“As Screens Come Up, Walls Come Down,” an essay about periodic Zoom calls during the pandemic with journalism school friends scattered around the country, is part of this Chicken Soup for the Soul book.
Laugh Out Loud
By Allia Zobel Nolan
“When humor goes,” Erma Bombeck infamously wrote, “there goes civilization.” That’s why the celebrated humorist would get a kick out of this nostalgic, amusing look at life through the ages. Published in conjunction with the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, Laugh Out Loud was named one of the best indie humor books of 2019 by Independent Book Publishing Professionals.
Reading the Signs of the Times
Co-edited by Teri Rizvi
Filled with evocative photography and compelling prose, this coffee table book honors the University of Dayton’s rich history and Catholic, Marianist tradition.