Biography, Autobiography & Memoir

“. . . an informative and challenging introduction to Zbigniew Brzezinski.”

“Ms. Ephron’s gossipy, conversational style . . . is particularly appealing.”

“. . . to be lauded for his scholarship and the depth of his research. . . . both thorough and complete. His failure is in not bringing Swanson alive in these pages.”

Jorge Luis Borges is considered the patron saint of computer programmers for his mastership of infinity and self-reflection, and Borges at 80 is a reprint of the same title published by th

“. . . it falls flat, like a soufflé that has collapsed in the oven. . . . Where Ms. Willan does shine, however, is as a food historian.”

I have two brothers. I cannot imagine what it would be like if one of them told me what Molly Haskell’s brother told her.

The question is not whether director Rouben Mamoulian ever received the credit due him for his myriad contributions to the original production of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess (or, for

Kate Christensen’s autobiography Blue Plate Special is remarkable for three reasons. First: The appetites mentioned in the subtitle are yearnings for good food and fulfilling sex.

“. . . a necessary tribute to an extraordinary man . . .”

“. . . one of the more satisfying books of its genre.”

“. . . fittingly sum[s] up the public and the private face of Thatcher.”

“A thoroughly delightful book replete with humor, colorful writing, and an easygoing style . . .”