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Now available: Heaven + Hell = Harvard: A Memoir + Other Tall Tales — Jason W. Park’s new collection of personal stories, humor, and philosophical reflection. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from one global Amazon rating as of September 2026.

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Author • Philosopher • Pianist • Storyteller

New on Amazon: Heaven + Hell = Harvard is now available.

New release · memoir + personal essays

Heaven + Hell = Harvard: a memoir + other tall tales.

Some journeys to success feel like heaven. Others demand a walk through hell. Jason W. Park blends humor, vulnerability, and philosophical reflection in deeply personal stories about pursuing excellence while navigating failure, recovery, and hope. These essays linger with the costs of ambition and the ways a life can be rebuilt after it does not go according to plan. They are candid without becoming sentimental, and serious without losing their sense of mischief.

Memoir + essays Personal stories that stand on their own and gather into a life shaped by adversity and wisdom.

For thoughtful readers Intellectual curiosity, emotional honesty, memorable storytelling, and room for humor.

Harvard and beyond A candid account of how education, ambition, adversity, and recovery can shape a life.

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Featured recognition

Waiting for Ten is now featured by Books That Make You.

Jason W. Park’s novella appears in Books That Make You’s Spring 2026 BookFest award-winners roundup, giving readers a current editorial proof point alongside the book’s third-place BookFest recognition.

Editorial lift Featured in a current reader-facing roundup, not only listed in an awards archive.

Award context The BookFest third-place recognition adds context without overwhelming the homepage.

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A Literary Offering

by Jason W. Park

A Literary Offering: Observations & Commentary is Jason W. Park’s newly published 184-page nonfiction release from J.J. Magik Publishing. It brings together reflective, idea-driven writing for readers who want sharp observations, thoughtful commentary, and a direct authorial voice.

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Heaven + Hell = Harvard

by Jason W. Park

A memoir and essay collection about excellence, failure, recovery, hope, humor, and philosophical reflection.

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Bliss + Blues = Bipolar

by Jason W. Park

An honest, relatable, and sometimes funny memoir about living with bipolar disorder — and proving success is still possible.

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Waiting for Ten

by Jason W. Park

A gripping novella of wit, tension, and unexpected heart. Characters you won't forget.

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A Literary Offering

by Jason W. Park

A newly published 184-page collection of observations and commentary for readers drawn to reflective, idea-driven nonfiction.

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What Readers Say

Heaven + Hell = Harvard

The book about Harvard you need to read.

“This is the book to go to for information about the undergraduate experience at Harvard University. I was deeply impressed by the depictions of the various characters throughout the book. Bravo, Dr. Park!”

— Amazon Customer

Bliss + Blues = Bipolar

A GREAT READ (after reading, keep in your library or share with a friend in need)

“I was totally captivated by his story, struggle, perseverance and most of all his humility. The book is passionate, shocking, transparent, and filled with hope—a great read not just for those battling mental illness, but for anyone facing the challenges of life and needing a little nudge to get over the finish line.”

— Carthel T.

Bliss + Blues = Bipolar

Vivid descriptions of mania

“Jason Park does an exceptional job of detailing his experiences with bipolar disorder. Prior to reading this book, I did not understand what mania is like: Bliss illustrates it well. The scenes were vivid. Bliss is an honestly told and intelligently written book.”

— Skeptic

Bliss + Blues = Bipolar

Great book on Bipolar Disorder from an expert in the field

“Jason Park’s candid storytelling and raw vulnerability make this book not only compelling but also incredibly relatable. His journey educates and empowers, offering a beacon of hope and resilience for anyone facing similar struggles. It is a lifeline for those seeking validation and understanding in their own bipolar journey.”

— David C.

About J.J.

Magik

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Jason Park was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received his AB cum laude in philosophy from Harvard University in 1997. His senior honors thesis was entitled, Kant and Nietzsche on Virtue and the Passions: Thoughts on their Conceptions of Freedom.

Jason received his PhD in strategic management from the University of Pittsburgh in 2010. His dissertation is entitled, Riding the Wave: Distributional Properties and Process Explanations of Merger and Acquisition Waves. Having performed twice at New York's Carnegie Hall on solo piano, Dr. Park has a keen interest in the baroque keyboard suite.

As a disc jockey for WHRB-95.3 FM broadcasting throughout metropolitan Boston, he cultivated his taste in jazz. He jumped into the mid-1990s rave music scene with a passion for house, techno, and jungle.

Jason is a member of the Harvard Varsity Club. His furry feline sidekick Magik and he co-founded J.J. Magik Publishing — dedicated to getting the word out. Magik serves as Co-Founder and Chief of Inspiration.

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J.J.PARK

Heaven + Hell = Harvard: a memoir + other tall tales.

Waiting for Ten is now featured by Books That Make You.

A Literary Offering

Books

Heaven + Hell = Harvard

Bliss + Blues = Bipolar

Waiting for Ten

A Literary Offering

What Readers Say

The book about Harvard you need to read.

A GREAT READ (after reading, keep in your library or share with a friend in need)

Vivid descriptions of mania

Great book on Bipolar Disorder from an expert in the field

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