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Jeffrey Zaslow

Jeffrey Zaslow Biography

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Jeffrey Zaslow was an American author renowned for his popular non-fiction works. Born on October 6, 1958, and passing away on February 10, 2012, Zaslow's writing often revolved around human interest stories. He was a frequent contributor to the 'Sunday Review' section of The New York Times.

Jeffrey Zaslow was an American author renowned for his popular non-fiction works. Born on October 6, 1958, and passing away on February 10, 2012, Zaslow's writing often revolved around human interest stories. He was a frequent contributor to the 'Sunday Review' section of The New York Times.

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“Here's what we'll do. We're going to keep you at the end of our fishing line. And if you ever need anything, you just give a little tug and we'll reel you back in.”

Book:The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship

Source: The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship

“Here's the thing about earnestness. Our culture discounts it; but people are yearning for it.”

People Culture Yearning Discounts Earnestness

Author:Jeffrey Zaslow

“The English language has about 450,000 commonly used words, but more may be needed. What to you call someone who has lost a sibling or had a miscarriage? Or a gay person whose partner has died? Or an elderly person who has lost every friend and relative? So many heartaches can't be found in the dictionary.”

May Persons Used Found Lost Language Needed Gay Died Partners Heartache Grieving Relative English Language Elderly Dictionary Sibling Miscarriage

Author:Jeffrey Zaslow

“Some of these people need ten years of therapy - ten sentences of mine do not equal ten years of therapy.”

People Needs Years Advice Mines Ten Equal Sentences Therapy

Author:Jeffrey Zaslow

“Because I have no actual sisters, it is my friends from Ames who’ve exposed me to every facet of womanhood.”

My Friends Exposed Womanhood Facets

Book:The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship

Source: The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship

“Pulitzer's Gold is a goldmine of inspiration for both journalists and non-journalists. Those in the newspaper business, who now find themselves obsessing about staff cutbacks and circulation declines, should embrace this book as a reminder of the highest ideals, and the absolute thrills, to be found in their profession. As for regular readers, Pulitzer's Gold offers marvelous storytelling, real-life adventures, and absolute proof that journalism can change our world for the better.”

“The most-praised generation goes to work”

Author:Jeffrey Zaslow

About the Author

Born: October 6, 1958
Died: February 10, 2012
Known for: Author
Quotes: 7

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