Jennifer Allen discusses her book, “Better Get Your Angel On,” which consist of a series of short stories. Jennifer is the daughter of the famous football coach George Allen, who taught her resilience. Jennifer spent much time alone as she...
Parent and adult child - Fiction; Fathers and daughters - Fiction; Middle class men - Fiction; Middle-aged men - Fiction; Suburban life - Fiction; Air pilots - Fiction; Long Island (N.Y.) - Fiction
Chang-rae Lee discusses his book, “Aloft.” He begins by explaining that his book is about middle-aged people who suddenly find themselves unhappy with their lives. Martinson asks Lee to read a passage from the book about couples who fight...
United States - Social life and customs - 1971- - Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc.
Martin Mull and Allen Rucker discuss their book, “The History of White People in America.” They begin by explaining that the book is a satire on white culture in America, and how some Caucasian customs can differ from other racial groups’. ...
Female friendship - Fiction;
Los Angeles (Calif.) - Fiction;
Television programs - Fiction
Teddi Sanford and Mickie Silverstein discuss their novel, “Number One Sunseet Boulevard.” They begin by explaining that their book is about two women who are co-anchors of a cable television show. They talk about the competition between women...
Nuclear crisis control - United States;
Industries - Social aspects - United States;
Industrial policy - United States
Harold Willens discusses his book, “The Trimtab Factor.” He begins by explaining that his book is about the extreme dangers of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union. He talks about his background as a Marine Intelligence...
Dr. Stuart Berger discusses his book, “The Southampton Diet.” He begins by explaining that his diet is different from others because it focuses on behavior modifications. He talks about how he lost 210 lbs, and used his background in...
Sally Quinn discusses her novel, “Regrets Only.” She begins by explaining that her book is about powerful women in Washington D.C. She talks about the amount of philandering that happens in politics from both men and women. She discusses her...
Finance, Personal;
Investments;
United States - Economic conditions - 1971-1981
Howard J. Ruff discusses his book, “Survive and Win in the Inflationary Eighties.” He begins by explaining that his book helps people to save money and prepare themselves financially for the future. He talks about power shortages that large...
Thought and thinking;
Human information processing;
Brain;
Self-actualization (Psychology)
David L. Weiner discusses his book, “Brain Tricks.” He begins the interview by explaining that his book is about becoming a more open and positive person. He talks about he did some soul-searching after being divorced twice to find out how he...
Self-actualization (Psychology);
African American women - Life skills guides;
Self-esteem in women
Dr. Christine Johnson discusses her book, “Walk the Rainbow.” She begins by explaining that her book is a response to Terry McMillan’s book, “Waiting to Exhale.” She talks about how she spoke with her students and realized that people...
Dr. Judi Hollis discusses her book, ‘Fat Is a Family Affair.” She begins by explaining that her book looks at the emotional problems associated with weight loss, and does not focus on a specific diet. She talks about the connection between...
Government investigators - Fiction;
Cryptographers - Fiction;
Terrorism - Fiction;
Los Angeles (Calif.) - Fiction
Don Passman discusses his novel “Mirage.” He begins by explaining that his book is about the United States government experimenting on the public with drugs and hypnosis. The project is called The Mirage, and innocent people are...
Rod McKuen discusses his book, “Intervals.” He begins by explaining that the book is a collection of his newest poetry. He explains that the poems are an exploration of his life and his thoughts on love, family, and his career. In this...
Social problems - United States; United States - Politics and government - 1989-
Steve Allen discusses his book, “But Seriously...: Steve Allen Speaks His Mind.” The book covers letters and magazine articles from the 1950s to 1995. Allen talks about men who pride themselves over alcohol and Madonna as a role model. He...
Loss (Psychology) - Religious aspects - Judaism; Consolation (Judaism); Bereavement - Religious aspects - Judaism; Jewish way of life
David Wolpe discusses his book, “Making Loss Matter: Creating Meaning in Difficult Times.” Wolpe talks about his relationship with Mitch Albom, who wrote the introduction of the book. He describes Jacob from the Bible, and states one must...
Washington (D.C.) - Biography; United States - Race relations; African Americans - Washington (D.C.) - Biography; Racially mixed women - Washington (D.C.) - Biography; Passing (Identity) - United States - Case studies; Racially mixed women - United...
Shirlee Taylor Haizlip discusses her book, “Finding Grace.” She begins by explaining that the book continues her family’s story that she began to tell in her book “The Sweeter the Juice.” She tells the story of her biracial heritage and...
Nicholas Kublicki discusses his book, “The Diamond Conspiracy.” He begins by stating that diamonds themselves are neither good nor bad and that it is the diamond business and diamond cartels that lead to questions of good and bad. He then...
Ron Carlson discusses his book, “Five Skies.” He begins by discussing each of his characters and the effort he put into making them sound real and building their relationships and dialogue. He explains that the book is the story of three men...
Thomas Sawyer discusses his book, “Fiction Writing Demystified.” He begins by stressing the idea that writers should think of themselves as entertainers. He explains that in order to entertain and keep your audience enthralled a writer must...
Conduct of life - Humor; Self- destructive behavior - Humor; Health - Humor
Adam Wasson and Jessica Stamen discuss their book, “The Self-Destruction Handbook.” They begin by explaining that there are plenty of books that help readers to avoid self-destructive behavior and that is why they decided to help those who want...
