America's Mom: The Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Ann Landers Tapa blanda - 2005

For two generations of Americans, reading Ann Landers's daily column was as important as eating breakfast. For nearly fifty years an entire nation turned to this quick-witted, worldly-wise counselor for advice on everything from dinner etiquette to sex. But who was the woman behind the byline?Iowa-born Eppie Lederer was first hired by the Chicago Sun-Times to take over the daily advice column in 1955 -- and over the next half-century she helped shape the nation's social and sexual landscape. Award-winning journalist Rick Kogan was Ann Landers's last editor and close friend, and he paints a fascinating, full-bodied account of the triumphs, the wisdom, the courage, and the trials of one of the twentieth century's most enduring icons -- including her painful lifelong feud with her identical twin sister, "Dear Abby"; her stubborn refusal to shy away from even the most controversial topics; and the tragic breakup of her own thirty-six-year marriage. Filled with remarkable stories shared by people from all walks of life who were profoundly affected by the good sense and guidance of Ann Landers, America's Mom is a moving tribute to a singular woman who has earned an eternal place in our culture...and our hearts.

Detalles

• Título America's Mom: The Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Ann Landers
• Autor Rick Kogan
• Encuadernación Tapa blanda
• Edición Reprint
• Páginas 288
• Volúmenes 1
• Idioma ENG
• Editorial William Morrow & Company
• Fecha de publicación 2005-05-01
• Ilustrado Sí
• Features Illustrated
• ISBN 9780060750985 / 0060750987
• Peso 0.54 libras (0.24 kg)
• Dimensiones 8.02 x 5.42 x 0.71 pulgadas (20.37 x 13.77 x 1.80 cm)
• Temas
  • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Chronological Period: 21st Century
  • Sex & Gender: Feminine
• Dewey Decimal Code B