Penney himself at a time in the pre-feminist '60s when men occupied the jobs. She dared to apply for a job at JC Penney from Mr.
From as early as twelve, she began sneaking on the train to Central Station in New York to watch humanity in all its shapes and variety. Nestled within is the tender story of the love of her life, Clay Felker, her beloved late husband, the creator of New York magazine, a fearlessly creative editor and mentor to Sheehy and many other gifted writers.įor Gail Sheehy, daring became a way of life. An acclaimed Literary Lion, one of twenty celebrated authors recognized at the New York Public Library's annual gala in the early '90s, along with such literary luminaries as William Styron and Maya Angelou this year held on November 3rd celebrating five authors, including Margaret Atwood Sheehy's own story is told in intimate detail with warmth and honesty. Gail Sheehy's memoir, Daring: My Passages, is a delicate blend of personal experience and view, anecdotes illuminating some of the most fascinating people of our time framed in historic context and as always with Sheehy's books, a fascinating read. Strike out on your own Photo by Linda Wilson
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