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    The Wild Blue

    Mr. Ambrose talked about his book, The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24s Over Germany, and answered audience questions. This was part of the 2001 Miami Book Fair International.

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    Nixon: Alone in the White House

    Presidential biographer Richard Reeves talked about the Nixon presidency, from his inauguration in January 1969 to his resignation in August 1973, including the Watergate Scandal. Mr. Reeves…

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    Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea

    Thomas Cahill talked about his book, “Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter,” published by Doubleday. The book is the fourth in his series, “The Hinges of History.” He described …

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    Terrorism and Iraq War Panel

    Ms. Garrels and Ms. Stern talked about the war in Iraq and terrorism. Ms. Garrels is the author of Naked in Baghdad: The Iraq war as seen by NPR’s correspondent, published by Farrar, Straus…

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    Politics and the Media Panel

    Bernard Goldberg and Tucker Carlson spoke about politics and the media. Mr. Goldberg is the author of Arrogance: Rescuing America From the Media Elite, published by Warner Books. In the boo…

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    Historical Books Panel

    Mr. Maraniss talked about his book, They Marched into Sunlight: War and Peace, Vietnam and American, October 1967. Mr. Kidder talked about his book, Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of …

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    Literary Lives

    The panelists talked about their experiences in writing, book collecting, and related fields. Following their prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. Nicholas A. …

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    Religious Issues

    The authors talked about religious issues. Following their prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. Mr. Feiler is the author of Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of…

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    Legacy of Work

    The authors talked about the experiences of the working classes in America. Following their prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. Mr. Carlebach is the author of…

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    Historical Facts

    Author Tony Horwitz talked about his book Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before, published by Henry Holt and Company. In this book he follows the path of one of the…

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    Tricky Business and Reversible Errors

    Authors, Dave Barry and Scott Turow, spoke at the Miami Book Fair. They talked about their books, “Tricky Business” and "Reversible Errors".

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    The Lobster Chronicles

    Author Linda Greenlaw talked about her most recent book, The Lobster Chronicles: Life on a Very Small Island, published by Hyperion. She first drew national attention when Sebastian Junger …

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    Towards Commitment: A Dialogue About Marriage

    John and Diane Rehm talked about their book “Toward Commitment: A Dialogue about Marriage” at the Miami Book Fair International. In the book the couple, who have been married forty-two years…

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    Living a Life That Matters

    Rabbi Kushner talked about his book, Living a Life That Matters: Resolving the Conflict Between Conscience and Success, published by Alfred A. Knopf. He said that there is a universal strugg…

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    Author Discussion

    Mr. Solomon talked about his book, Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression. Mr. Pollan talked about his book, Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World. They answered audience question…

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    Author Discussion

    Mr. Barry talked about his book, Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway. Mr. Toobin talked about his book, Too Close to Call. They answered questions from members of the audience.

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    Author Discussion

    Mr. Leamer talked about his book, The Kennedy Men, 1901-1963. Mr. Baldwin talked about his book, Henry Ford and the Jews: The Mass Production of Hate. They both answered audience questions.

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    Author Discussion

    Mr. Hiaasen talked about his book, Paradise Screwed, and Mr. Marlett talked about his book, The Bridge. After their presentations they answered questions from members of the audience.

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    Religious Books Discussion

    Mr. Miles is the author of Christ: A Crisis in the Life of God. Mr. Feiler is the author of Walking the Bible.

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    Secret Missions to Cuba

    Robert Levine talked about his book, Secret Missions to Cuba: Fidel Castro, Bernardo Benes, and Cuban Miami. Bernardo Benes, a leader of the Cuban exile community and the subject of the book…

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