Biography

An annotated edition of John Rae’s unfinished autobiography that completes his unparalleled life story.

John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age is the remarkable story of the spiritual search of one of Michigan’s most successful entrepreneurs, a search that culminated in the Fetzer Institute whose ambitious mission is nothing less than the spiritual transformation of the world.

White Squall is a history of the lakes written by those who knew them best in all weather and all eras from the beginning to the present.

Biography of Ludwig Lewisohn’s life until 1934, an imposing literary figure in America and Europe during the first half of the twentieth century.

Wry and witty stories of unconventional mentors show the foundation of O’Neill’s writing life.

Biography of John Jacob Astor's life and his career as a merchant, fur trader, and land speculator as vehicles for examining several important themes and issues in American economic and urban development between 1790 and 1860.

History of David DiChiera's tenure with Michigan Opera Theatre and his significant contribution to the renaissance of the city of Detroit.

Shines a light on Detroit architect Wirt Rowland who, until now, has largely slipped into obscurity.