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Molly Ivins (Hardcover)

By: Bill Minutaglio (Author) and W. Michael Smith (Author)


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The author of First Son: George W. Bush & the Bush Family Dynasty and the researcher for the late Molly Ivins reveal the life of the political commentator and best-selling author, whose public persona masked a compelling personal history, in a book that draws on interviews with her family, friends and colleagues, as well as her personal papers.

The author of First Son: George W. Bush & the Bush Family Dynasty and the researcher for the late Molly Ivins reveal the life of the political commentator and best-selling author, whose public persona masked a compelling personal history, in a book that draws on interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues, as well as her personal papers.

She was a groomed for a gilded life in moneyed Houston, but Molly Ivins left the country club behind to become one of the most provocative, courageous, and influential journalists in American history. Presidents and senators called her for advice; her column ran in 400 newspapers; her books, starting with "Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?," were bestsellers. But despite her fame, few people really knew her: what her background was, who influenced her, how her political views developed, or how many painful struggles she fought.

Molly Ivins is a comprehensive, definitive narrative biography, based on intimate knowledge of Molly, interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues, and access to a treasure trove of her personal papers. Written in a rollicking style, it is at once the saga of a powerful, pugnacious woman muscling her way to the top in a world dominated by men; a fascinating look behind the scenes of national media and politics; and a sobering account of the toll of addiction and cancer. "Molly Ivins" adds layers of depth and complexity to the story of an American legend--a woman who inspired people both to laughter and action.

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A true larger-than life figure, Texas journalist Molly Ivins (MOLLY IVINS CAN'T SAY THAT, CAN SHE?) used her nationally syndicated column to battle the idiocy and hypocrisy of American politics. Using a blend of wit, outrage, and good old Texas charm, she spoke truth to power and had a ball expressing her beliefs. Bill Minutaglio and W. Michael Smith have written an intimate biography of Ivins, and capture not only her courageous pioneering spirit, but also her personal demons and public battle with cancer.



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