Award-winning Author Discusses Book
The Award-winning author of “Living Against the Grain: How to Make Decisions that Lead to an Authentic Life” spoke to students at The University of Scranton’s 2023 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture. From left: David Marx, Ph.D., associate provost of academic affairs; Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president of academic affairs; Maria Squire, Ph.D., interim associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; guest speaker Timothy Muldoon, Ph.D.; Robert Willenbrink, Ph.D., associate professor of English and theatre; and David Dzurec, Ph.D., interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.Timothy Muldoon, Ph.D., award-winning author and Boston College professor of philosophy and theology, discussed his book “Living Against the Grain: How to Make Decisions that Lead to an Authentic Life” at The University of Scranton’s 2023 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on Sept. 21 on campus. The lecture and book, in conjunction with additional courses and extra-curricular activities, helps to introduce first-year students to the core Ignatian values of the University and was part of its summer “Royal Reads” program for incoming students.
Dr. Muldoon’s book explores the complex challenges young people face in light of popular culture and social media, and the constant messaging they are confronted with about how they should be living their lives. The book earned a second-place selection for the 2018 Catholic Press Association Book Awards for Children’s Books and Books for Teens.
