Is My Armor Straight: A Year in the Life of a University President

by Richard Berendzen

In this diary, the president of the American University in Washington, D.C., reveals the academic, political, financial, and social complexities of running a university

351 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

A somewhat pedantic and slow-paced account of a year in the life of a university president. At the same time, you can't helping liking the author, a man who is indisputably devoted to academic, his family, his students and his university. Gives pause for thought as to how in the world a man or woman can balance all of those responsibilities.

[Esther · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting. Leadership can be a lonely position in which you need thick skin. I enjoyed the style of writing and found it stimulating reading at times. Lots of name dropping!