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“Escapism sold books, to be sure, but not nearly as many as were sold by exposing America’s flaws and making the average American reader (and book club member) look closely at his or her most cherished social assumptions. Americans might not be eager to accept integration, feminism, homosexuality, juvenile delinquency, and the drug culture– or to shoulder the blame for the existence of these problems– but they were certainly willing to read about them.”

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Book:Making the List: A Cultural History of the American Bestseller, 1900-1999
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Making the List: A Cultural History of the American Bestseller, 1900-1999

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Michael Korda
Michael Korda

Michael Korda, born on October 8, 1933, is an accomplished writer whose works span various literary genres, including novels, biographies, and historical books. Korda is known for his profound insights into historical figures and his unique perspective on literary arts. more

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