An eclectic mix of new releases to inspire, guide and inform

Still Me: Accepting Alzheimer’s Without Losing Yourself

Rebecca Chopp (DU Chancellor, 2014-2019)

Former DU Chancellor Rebecca Chopp was devastated when a routine annual checkup revealed that she had early- stage Alzheimer’s disease. After recovering from the shock and grappling with the changes Alzheimer’s meant for her life plans, Chopp retired from her job, vowed to hold on to the core of herself for as long as possible and found ways each day to live well. “Still Me” is an honest and hope-filled book that chronicles Chopp’s efforts, with the help of her family, friends and medical team, to reshape her life for a healthy and vibrant approach to living with Alzheimer’s. She provides thoughtful questions, encouragement and suggestions for those living with the disease, their caregivers and those who fear the diagnosis.

Curiocity Travel Guides: Paris

Melissa Manassee (PhD ’96)

Heading to Paris with the kids? Melissa Manasee’s guidebook helps parents keep children engaged—and off their screens—while learning about the places they’re visiting. “Curiocity Travel Guides: Paris” is the first in a series of city-specific travel guides that is equal parts guidebook, conversation starter, cultural educator, journal and sketchbook. It provides helpful tips for adventurers of all ages to sharpen their curiosity skills and get back to the real purpose of travel. But most importantly, it offers an interactive way to experience Paris while inspiring young adventurers to connect with the world around them. Next up: “Curiocity Travel Guides: London” in early 2024.

Museum Worthy: Nazi Art Plunder in Postwar Western Europe

Elizabeth Campbell, professor of history and director of the Center for Art Collection Ethics

Elizabeth Campbell studies the history and legacy of Nazi art looting during World War II. While the men and women of the Allies’ famed Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives team recovered several hundred thousand pieces of stolen art after the war, thousands of additional pieces were never returned to their rightful owners. In France, Belgium and the Netherlands, postwar governments appropriated the most coveted unclaimed works for display in museums, embassies and other public buildings. This appropriation endured without controversy until the mid-’90s, when activists and journalists began challenging the governments’ right to hold these items. “Museum Worthy” deftly examines the appropriation of Nazi art plunder by postwar governments and highlights the increasingly successful postwar art recovery and restitution process.

Evening Star

Jonas Peterson (BM ’23)

“Evening Star” is the debut EP by saxophonist, keyboard player and composer Jonas Peterson. Blending his diverse musical inspirations into compositions inspired by personal memories, Peterson began writing “Evening Star” in 2021 with no intention of recording it. However, along the way, he became attached to the compositions and continued to refine them with lessons he had learned—resulting in six pieces written in the jazz tradition with hints of neo- soul and funk. “Evening Star” was recorded with the help of fellow Lamont students and alums Ricky Jumper (BM ’22), Colin Holter (BM ’22), Eli Leppla (BM ’21), Chris Panish (BM ’21) and Elijah Stevens (BM ’23).

The Radiant Life Project: Awaken Your Purpose, Heal Your Past, Transform Your Future

Kate Paparo King (BA ’07)

Kate King has drawn on 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist and board-certified art therapist to offer a groundbreaking guide for self-healing enthusiasts that combines science, creativity, psychology and insightful personal growth tools. “Trauma, physical and mental illness, and disembodied value systems are at an all- time high across our communities,” says King. “The Radiant Life Project” is a deep-dive personal growth book that teaches an accessible approach to self-healing and offers practical tools and unique exercises that may lead to improved mind-body-soul wellness.