Writer's Cramp Books
Writer's Cramp, Inc., holds the copyright to the books listed below.
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Vivien Thomas:
The Man Who Overcame Racism to Save Millions of Lives
For the first time, the authentic story of the brilliant surgical lab tech is told through careful research and placed in the context of the times in which he lived. Thomas faced daunting and open racism at both universities where he worked. A provocative tale that will surprise you, anger you and, most of all, inspire you.
"Jan Pottker is a top-rate researcher and writer. In Vivien Thomas, she devotes her considerable talents to uncovering the authentic story behind one of the seminal figures in modern American medicine."
Donna E. Shalala, former Secretary,
US Department Health and Human Services
To learn more about the life of Vivien Thomas go to www.vivienthomasbook.com.
Sara And Eleanor: The Story of Sara Delano Roosevelt and
Her Daughter-in-law, Eleanor Roosevelt
In a groundbreaking book, the fascinating and close relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt, the shy awkward girl who would redefine the role of First Lady, and her nurturing—and sometimes contentious—mother-in-law is told.
"Pottker has extensively researched this book and filled it with convincing and engaging detail to make her case for Sara."
Library Journal
Janet & Jackie:
The Story of A Mother and Her Daughter, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
The first book to explore this intriguing mother-daughter relationship, it is chock-full of stories never before published that shed new light on the personal story of an American icon.
"Noteworthy for its rich and nuanced portrait."
Publisher's Weekly
Crisis in Candyland:
Melting the Chocolate Shell of The Mars Family Empire
This book penetrates the Chocolate Curtain surrounding Mars, Inc. and it exposes the eccentric personalities of the Mars family member along with the Byzantine inner workings of Mars, Inc.
"Mars takes the cake for management looniness."
FORTUNE
Born to Power: Heirs to America's Leading Businesses
Fascinating portraits of fifty heirs to leading US businesses, including Pete Coors of Adolph Coors, Thomas Bloch of H&R Block, Katie and Bill Ford of Ford Models, William Davidson of Harley-Davidson.
"This lively narrative offers a rare look into a world
filled with intriguing, inspirational and sometimes tragic
personal and professional stories."
Pam Baker, Baker Communications
Dear Ann, Dear Abby:
The Unauthorized Biography of Ann Landers and Dear Abby
Uncovers the forces that propelled two twin sisters who were fifties-era housewives into identical and highly influential careers as columnists for more than two thousand newspapers. Tells previously unknown stories about the long-standing feuds that led Abby's husband to say, "If these are twin sisters, I'll take cobras."
"An incredibly juicy story."
The Chicago Tribune