Publications
Books
An Alchemist’s Way: How to Make Luck Look Like Skill (2021)
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An Alchemist’s Way: How to Make Luck Look Like Skill explores Dr. Henry G. Jarecki’s unconventional path from medicine to finance and entrepreneurship. Drawing on decades of experience across psychiatry, commodity trading, biotechnology, and philanthropy, the book reflects on whether success is driven by chance or skill, and examines the recurring role of arbitrage and disciplined decision-making throughout his life.
Scholar Rescue in the Modern World (2009)
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Scholar Rescue in the Modern World (2009), co-authored by Dr. Henry G. Jarecki and Daniela Zane Kaisth, examines the global crisis of academic persecution and the growing need to protect threatened scholars. Drawing on research and data from the Scholar Rescue Fund, the book documents patterns of repression worldwide and outlines practical approaches to preserving academic freedom and intellectual exchange.
"Modern Psychiatric Treatment" (1971)

Modern Psychiatric Treatment (1971), co-authored by Dr. Henry G. Jarecki and Dr. Thomas P. Detre, is a comprehensive clinical text examining the capabilities and limitations of modern psychiatry. Drawing on extensive clinical experience and research, the book helped shape contemporary psychiatric practice by integrating psychopharmacology with diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making.
Key Articles
Diversify a Portfolio with Tangible Commodities (2008)
Diversify a Portfolio with Tangible Commodities (2008) examines the role of commodities as a distinct asset class within diversified investment portfolios. Drawing on historical performance data, the article analyzes how commodity exposure can reduce overall portfolio risk while maintaining returns, with a focus on long-only commodity investment strategies.