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The Last of the Wasps
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In an excerpt from Tad Friend’s new memoir, Cheerful Money, he explains the proper way to say “tomato,” where his family’s money went, and what makes him a Wasp.
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The Daily Beast
Published: Sep 27, 2009
Length: 12 minutes (3,177 words)
Mother and Son, Wars and Recipes
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War correspondent Matt McAllester fled into the fields of battle to escape an alcoholic, mentally ill mother. In his memoir, Bittersweet, he tries to make amends with her, in the kitchen.
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Daily Beast
Published: May 22, 2009
Length: 4 minutes (1,158 words)
Running with Suspenders
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In his new memoir, My Remarkable Journey, the talk legend recalls how a favor from Jackie Gleason led to an unforgettable pair of nights with Frank Sinatra.
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Vanity Fair
Published: May 12, 2009
Length: 7 minutes (1,933 words)