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Arts Aug 19

‘Baldwin: A Love Story’ frames James Baldwin’s life through the lens of his relationships

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Nation May 27

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New book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X’ examines his lasting impact on civil rights

It’s been 100 years since Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and 60 years since he was assassinated. His expansive legacy is the focus of a new book written by journalist Mark Whitaker. He sat down with Amna Nawaz…

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Arts Oct 22

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Reporter Jimmy Breslin remembered in new biography as ‘The Man Who Told the Truth’

From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective…

By Geoff Bennett

Arts Apr 25

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‘The Rulebreaker’ reveals how Barbara Walters’ professional success came at personal cost

Barbara Walters became an icon of the industry, rising through the ranks to become one of the country’s first and most successful female television journalists. But her enormous professional success often came at great personal cost. It’s the focus of…

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Arts Oct 06

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The complicated life and legacy of Robert Indiana, artist behind iconic ‘LOVE’ sculpture

When most people think of the artist Robert Indiana, they think of the iconic “LOVE” sculpture with a tilted “O.” While his art endures, a new book also paints a portrait of him as a troubled, isolated artist. Maine Public’s…

By Jennifer Rooks

May 10

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New biography recounts how Eunice Kennedy Shriver ‘changed the world’

Eunice Kennedy Shriver wasn’t a president, attorney general or senator. But the lesser-known Kennedy sibling was arguably no less influential. Judy Woodruff talks with Eileen McNamara, author of the new book "Eunice: The Kennedy Who Changed the World."…

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Apr 05

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Tiger Woods became the greatest golfer then lost it all. Now he’s taking a swing at a comeback

All eyes are on Tiger Woods as he's set to compete in his first Masters tournament since 2015 -- a comeback many thought would never happen. The youngest player ever to win the coveted green jacket and one of the…

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Apr 28

Nixon biographer recommends 8 other biographies you need to read

By Elizabeth Flock

John Farrell has read and studied a wide range of biographies over the years. Here are his recommendations for 8 must-read life histories.

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Nov 05

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What did Bush 41 think of his son’s presidency? New bio reveals

By PBS News Hour

In writing “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush,” Jon Meacham was given unprecedented access to the Bush family and their personal diaries. Judy Woodruff sits down with Meacham to talk about what he learned about…

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May 25

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Clinton Addresses Health Care, Braces for Biographies

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York announced her strategy to cut health care costs, but her campaign also has had to react to reports that she considered skipping the Iowa caucuses and is bracing for two books…

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