A Heartwarming and Humorous Tale about the World of
Academia
Prexy: From the Journals of a Rookie College
President,
by writer Albert Anderson, provides an insider’s
look into the world of higher education in a traditional, small
college setting.
Steen Jonnsen is fresh
from the world of college teaching when he lands a position
as president of Livermoor College.
He and his wife, Martha,
and their two children have to adjust to their new
lifestyle, not only in terms of income but in terms of their
social standing within the community and the academic
environment. Of course, his wife Martha sees herself as
Steen’s discerning critic and then there’s Professor
Grundheim who seems to think it’s his life purpose to inform
Steen what a president should do and how to do it.
Meanwhile, Steen is just trying to assume his new role and
new identity without losing his mind!
Read what people are
saying about Prexy:
"Last night I read PREXY
from cover to cover; it is a good read, fun, lively, and for
those of us who have lived through it, believable! More
than that, PREXY offers carefully crafted insights about
leadership, its travails and triumphs, its impact on person
and family. There are two ironies to boot: First, while
PREXY focuses on the 'rookie' year, the fact is that every
presidential year (including this, my 17th) is filled with
the same serious academic work, unexpected events, and
colorful personalities that make the academy a wonderful
home. Second, while PREXY never says it directly, the
vocation of president is a gift; a gift because the mission
of every college is precious, the dream of every student so
important, and the work as leaders is not work, it is
calling!" --Loren J. Anderson, President, Pacific Lutheran
University, Tacoma WA
This heartwarming, humorous
tale reads like a journal from inside the mind of a young man
beginning a challenging position of leadership over a 20 plus
year period. He is regularly tested, challenged, criticized,
and changed as he matures in his professional and personal
life. The characters are rich and complex, the dialogue sharp
and intelligent, and the story universally appealing.
About the Author
Albert Anderson is
retired from a career in higher education. Dr. Anderson has
written numerous professional articles and books on
philosophy, education, and philanthropy. He lives with his
wife on a lakeshore of northern Minnesota. Prexy: From
the Journals of a Rookie College President is his first
work of fiction.
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ISBN: 978-1-60693-688-7
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