Abigail Van Buren/ Ann Landers (Women of Achievement) [Paperback]

Virginia Aronson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Women of Achievement

A biography of the twin sisters known for the advice they give in their columns, "Ann Landers" and "Dear Abby."

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 6 Up-The story of two very ordinary women who have made extraordinary lives for themselves as advice columnists. From their childhoods through adolescent angst, to their marriages, children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren, the lives of the twins are chronicled in light, lively prose. Excerpts from their columns provide examples of the "wise, witty" nature of the advice proffered. The well-publicized feud between these competing journalists is explained and serves to make them both seem more human. Their ability to remain current and popular while having to rethink and review their ideas on moral, ethical, and social issues justifies their inclusion in this series. The twins are introduced by their real names and referred to by their nicknames as well as their pen names, which becomes confusing at times. Numerous black-and-white photographs depict the sisters from childhood to mature adulthood. The book will serve as good recreational reading or for reports, though rock stars, actors, and talk-show hosts would probably all rate above Abby and Ann.-Marilyn Fairbanks, Azure IRC, Brockton High School, MA

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791052982
• ISBN-13: 978-0791052983
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,579,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Virginia Aronson was born in Boston and worked as a nutritionist there before turning her full attention to writing. She coauthored several nutrition books and wrote for Runner's World while working at Harvard School of Public Health. The Executive Chef at the White House then asked her to coauthor his memoir, The White House Family Cookbook. After relocating to South Florida, she broadened her focus to include writing for young readers, poetry and fiction. Virginia has published more than 30 books, over 100 poems and short stories. Visit her at www.virginiaaronsonwriter.com.