Molly Ivins: A Rebel Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781586489052)

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.

Author: Bill Minutaglio, W. Michael Smith
ISBN-10: 1586489054
ISBN-13: 9781586489052
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Language: English
Published: 11/09/2010
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
New York Times Book Review 11/07/2010 pg. 44