Books

A West Texas football coach struggles to reconcile his faith with the news of his daughter’s homosexuality; Baylor researchers unearth the world’s largest accumulation of Mammuthus columbi (Columbian Mammoth) skeletons, right here in Waco; Two English explorers seek to claim the Nile headwaters for England with the help of their East African guide; and a celebrity chef sautés cuttlefish for a seafood paella party. What do these stories have in common? All were written by members of the Baylor Family. With Baylor’s commitment to inspired action, it’s no surprise that fellow Bears publish a considerable number of books each year. Here are a few titles to look out for. 

A new book details the personal and societal musings of the late Frank Guittard, the legendary professor who taught at Baylor for nearly 40 years in the early 20th century. Originally travelling down to Texas from rural Ohio as a young man, Guittard quickly established himself as a mainstay in Waco by founding and becoming