Looking for Mr. Goodbar to these events, which the book details, Theresa is a child suffering from ugly duckling syndrome, followed by an ordeal as an adult in college in which she is engaged in a committed relationship with a married man who is using her as a companion. The relationship ends, and Theresa experiences a bevy of sexual encounters that are fleeting and pathological. By 1973, having published three novels, Judith Rossner was a writer of "impeccable literary credentials." Invited by Nora Ephron to contribute to a special women's issue of "Esquire" magazine, Rossner wrote an article about a real-life murder that had
Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History is a 2017 picture book biography by Walter Dean Myers about the life of Frederick Douglass. "BookList", in a starred review, wrote "Focused, informative writing and strong, effective illustrations combine to make this the go-to Frederick Douglass biography for younger students." and the "School Library Journal" wrote "Although this title is similar in scope to Doreen Rappaport's "Frederick's Journey", the two books complement each other. Recommended for collections looking to further explore Douglass's legacy." "The Buffalo News" called it an "excellent illustrated biography". "Frederick Douglass: The