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Must read memoirs and biographies

Memoirs and biographies are a powerful way to get to know the humanizing stories of innovators who have defined their fields. At the MIT Press, we are proud to share the stories of often under celebrated visionaries in science, philosophy, architecture, design, and more.
The Claims of Life traces the engaging life of Diana Chapman, legendary president of Wellesley College known for authentic and open-hearted leadership. During a transformative fourteen-year Wellesley presidency, Walsh advanced women’s authority, compassionate governance, and self-reinvention.
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Thursday November 30, 2023