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Jessica Kensky ’04 and Patrick Downes have
published “Rescue & Jessica” (Candlewick),
a captivating new children’s book based on
the true story of Kensky and her service dog,
Rescue. Kensky and Downes, her husband,

were injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon
bombing. Kensky suffered a double amputation
and welcomed Rescue into her life to help with

everyday tasks. “Rescue & Jessica” tells the tale
of a life-changing relationship, and the book’s
themes of friendship, resilience and teamwork
will resonate with any reader. The endnote
featuring the process of training service dogs is

sure to enlighten and inspire. #BostonStrong

Mark Nelson ’95 is the author of “Pushing Our Limits: for the first time and also for experienced teachers who want
Insights from Biosphere 2” (University of Arizona Press), to incorporate environmental history into their world history
a fresh examination of Biosphere 2, the world’s first courses. Berry is a lecturer in the departments of history and
man-made mini-world, 25 years after its first closure gender and women’s studies at the University of Arizona.
experiment. Nelson, one of the eight crew members
locked in the enclosure during the 1991-93 experiment, Nick Smith ’06 is the author of “Kicks: The Great American
offers a compelling insider’s view of the dramatic story Story of Sneakers” (Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random
behind Biosphere 2. House), a cultural history of sneakers, tracing the footprint of
one of our most iconic fashions across sports, business, pop
Michelle K. Berry ’00 ’05 and Emily Wakild have culture and American identity. The book grew out of a project
published “A Primer for Teaching Environmental History” Smith began in graduate school at Columbia Journalism School
(Duke University Press ). The guide is for college and high for which he received the Lynton Fellowship in Book Writing.
school teachers who are teaching environmental history

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