University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition

In my opinion, The Uses of the Dead is one of the most learned and insightful books on law in recent memory. It spans two centuries and clarifies confusion surrounding an important legal doctrine, cy-près, by examining the repercussions of the Reformation in secularizing Catholic charitable gifts. While I am a lawyer, I can only hope to someday emulate the legal analytical skill of this historian, and I am honored to call Caroline Sherman my wife.