Ms. Quindlen talked about her book Thinking Out Loud: On the Personal, the Political, the Public and the Private, published by Random House. In her book, Ms. Quindlen discusses her views on a wide range of topics through what she calls the “special lens of her gender.” She includes commentary on such issues as moral hypocrisy, bigotry, lying, and violence. She discussed her approach to journalism and her work as a syndicated columnist at the New York Times. She also spoke on her sources and inspirations for columns, and her career as a journalist.