William Deresiewicz
William Deresiewicz is an acclaimed writer, critic, and former English professor at Yale and Columbia universities.
He has written extensively for prestigious publications like The New York Times and The New Republic, earning nominations for National Magazine awards and the National Book Critics Circle's citation for reviewing.
Deresiewicz is best known for his bestselling book "Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life." Since leaving academia in 2008, he has focused on writing and speaking engagements, particularly at colleges.
His work often explores education, culture, and literature's impact on personal development.
