Biography

STRIP & REBIND: Why Publicists Love the Word "No"

Cassie Ammerman | Posted 11.09.2009 | Books


Cassie Ammerman

There is a word that publicists love almost as much as "yes." And it's "no." Seems counterintuitive, right? But it's true. There is little I love more than a solid "no."

UPDATE: Author Says New Book Does Not Claim That Angelina Jolie Slept With Mother's Boyfriend

Posted 10.29.2009 | Books


UPDATED On Tuesday, The New York Daily News reported that a new book by controversial biographer Andrew Morton revealed that Angelina Jolie had slept...

Writing Under the Influence, Living Under the Influence

David Finkle | Posted 08.13.2009 | Living


David Finkle

Although her title is an eyebrow-raiser, Elizabeth Hawes knows what she's doing. With Camus, a Romance, her new and unconventional work, she isn't simply writing a biography.

The Life of Cleveland Amory: Q&A with Marilyn Greenwald

Michael Markarian | Posted 07.09.2009 | Media


Michael Markarian

I had the opportunity to talk with Marilyn Greenwald about her book and about Cleveland's life, and I'm pleased to share that conversation and her insights here with you

Fixing Up Famous People

Elizabeth Donoghue | Posted 12.18.2008 | Entertainment


Elizabeth Donoghue

I was staring at the "biography" shelf in my home library when I realized: two people from these books went out on a date.

Top Ten Ways Obama Could Seal the Deal In Thirty Minutes Tonight

Jennifer Donahue | Posted 11.29.2008 | Home


Jennifer Donahue

Tip #5 -- Include a three-minute piece on family life in the Obama home. Let us see those cute kids in their home. Let us see the family together. That is not only an interesting story, but is something everyone can relate to.

New Book Reopens the Presidential Rating Game

John Fund | Posted 08.07.2008 | Politics


John Fund

Alvin Felzenberg wants to restart the conversation about what we want in a leader. It is a good time to ponder such things.

Michelle Obama Calmly Enters The Spotlight: "You Are Amazed Sometimes At How Deep The Lies Can Be"

New York Times | Michael Powell and Jodi Kantor | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics


Michelle Obama's eyes flicker tentatively even as she offers a trained smile. As her campaign plane arcs over the Flathead Range in Montana, she is as...