The Alumni Bookshelf showcases some of the many published works written by alumni of Augusta University, our colleges and legacy schools. Discover the powerful voices of our alumni writers—both established and new—who are using their talents across genres to tell the important stories and explore the key ideas shaping our world.
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Note: Listings on this page do not represent an endorsement by the Alumni Association, nor will any financial support be provided by the Alumni Association. All publications are subject to review and posted at the discretion of the Alumni Association.
By Dr. Jerry A. Miller Jr.
Medical College of Georgia, MD '76
In December 1864, a boy is born in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near Sure Hope, Virginia. The Civil War is in its final stages, having destroyed countless lives and livelihoods. Sure Hope is an idyllic mountain town. There, the boy grows up and experiences the usual adventures and misadventures of rambunctious boyhood. It is a good life. As he grows into manhood, he discovers the importance of family and community—and love.
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By Dr. Raymond A. Moody Jr
Medical College of Georgia, MD '76
Raymond Moody is the “father” of the modern NDE (Near Death Experience) movement, and his pioneering work Life After Life transformed the world, revolutionizing the way we think about death and what lies beyond. This is the groundbreaking study of one hundred people who experienced “clinical death” and were revived, and who tell, in their own words, what lies beyond death.
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By Dr. Lindsay Moore
College of Nursing, MS '09, MSN '12, DNP '14
Lindsay Moore’s remarkable and beautifully illustrated picture book follows a lone polar bear as she makes her way across sea ice in the Arctic. Sea Bear is a deeply moving and informative story about perseverance, family, nature, and climate change that will resonate with readers of all ages. Lindsay Moore’s remarkable and beautifully illustrated picture book follows a lone polar bear as she makes her way across sea ice in the Arctic. Sea Bear is a deeply moving and informative story about perseverance, family, nature, and climate change that will resonate with readers of all ages.
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By Dr. Lindsay Moore
College of Nursing, MS '09, MSN '12, DNP '14
This beautifully illustrated picture book by the creator of the acclaimed Sea Bear and Yoshi and the Ocean celebrates the awe-inspiring 18,000-mile migration of one of Earth’s most amazing animals—the Arctic tern. Features a map and informational back matter.
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By Dr. Lindsay Moore
College of Nursing, MS '09, MSN '12, DNP '14
Lindsay Moore chronicles the remarkable true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle who traveled an astounding 25,000 miles after being released from the aquarium that rehabilitated her. Informational and awe-inspiring, Yoshi and the Ocean is a gorgeous picture book about patience, perseverance, the ocean, and finding your way home. A transformative story about the incredible journeys animals make and the interconnectedness of the natural world.
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By Dr. Hazie Simon
Dental College of Georgia, DMD '16
Simon dreamed of having the perfect smile, but crooked teeth and teasing at school made him feel like he didn't fit in. When his mom couldn't afford braces, Simon had a big idea that would change his life forever. With love, determination, and courage, Simon learns that a true smile comes from within. Dr. Hazie Simon is an orthodontist at Koch Orthodontics with two offices in Georgia.
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By William E. (Bill) Patterson
Hull College of Business, BBA '78
Specialist Five William (Bill) Patterson and his fellow truck drivers delivered supplies to American combat troops battling the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong. The men experienced moments of fear, boredom and humor during their almost year-long tour during the Vietnam War in the late 1960s. The Lord watched over them and brought all but one back safely.
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