HEADLINERS: Biographies of Famous American Journalists

by Aylesa Forsee ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 20, 1967

Miss Forsee writes books to ""challenge some who read them to build the kind of life they dream about."" In this inspirational frame of mind she has penned an outline of the careers of six major twentieth century journalists: William Allen White, John Kiernan, Ernie Pyle, Margaret Bourke-While, Walter Lippmann, and Edward R. Murrow. Briefly citing early education, she follows their professional development--style, specialization, assignments--and the highlights of their personal lives. Every man jack of them (Miss Bourke-White excluded, naturally) is overworked, a devoted spouse, a loving parent, and a person of unimpeachable integrity; despite this common puritanical pedigree, each individual's work emerges as distinct and unique. For the student interested in the career of journalism, here is an idea of the influence a great columnist or editor can have and some of the possibilities in the field.

Pub Date: March 20, 1967

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Macrae Smith

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1967

Categories: NONFICTION