“The Spirit of Michigan State is a marvelous tribute to Michigan State University and to the men and women who have made MSU the world-class institution it has become. It is a phenomenal book. The rich reflections and photographic images salute an incredible past and create the promise for an incredible future.

This book should be ‘required reading’ for all Spartans and all others who believe in the principles of the Land Grant University. Reading it, I gained additional insight and pride regarding MSU’s great heritage and ‘am even prouder to have been a member of the MSU family as a student, administrator, and faculty member. Most importantly, The Spirit of Michigan State epitomizes what it really means when we sing, ‘MSU, we love thy shadows.’”

“This book should be in every academic and administrative office at MSU...from the Grounds Department and Sports Information to the President. The historical facts, lovingly unearthed by Bruce McCristal, are of significant value to everyone interested in how MSU became the great Land Grant University it is today. What a wonderful compendium.”

“This book covers Michigan State history like an umbrella. It gives you more than expected–facts about MSU that you never knew. It will serve as a model for future university histories.”

“This book is a most comprehensive chronicle of MSU. It should be deemed required reading for every new faculty member and administrative staff member employed in the future by the university. It should serve as a great resource book for all alumni and friends of the university. I learned much about the university from reading it, and I have been associated with the university since 1955.”

“No Spartan could put this book down. It’s a great book...the content is terrific. If you are a Spartan, you will want this book for your library and for continual reference.”