The Best of Ann Landers: Her Favorite Letters of All Time

by Ann Landers

"Getting advice from Ann Landers is like chatting with a neighbor across the back fence."          
--Los Angeles Times  
                    
In a career spanning nearly half a century, Ann Landers has counseled millions of people with her comforting words, wise advice, and no-nonsense answers to some of life's most sensitive, personal, and compelling questions. Now in The Best of Ann Landers , she has chosen her favorite letters from her beloved column. Tackling such diverse topics as marital infidelity, teenage sex, the death of a loved one, and homosexuality, Ann Landers never minces words. So whether she's extending a hand or hauling someone on the carpet--here are the best of the best!
                    

RECIPE FOR A ROTTEN KID          
SEX AND THE INTERNET          
HOW TO BEAT DEPRESSION          
BYLAWS FOR IN-LAWS          
THE OTHER WOMAN          
NO SEX MARRIAGES          
DEAD AT SEVENTEEN          
IS IT SAFE TO DO YOUR HOUSEWORK IN THE NUDE?          
HOMOSEXUALS, BORN NOT MADE          
AND MANY, MANY MORE!                      


"Her comments carry the ring of wisdom that comes only with age."          
-- Entertainment Weekly

421 pages, Paperback

Published May 13, 1997

About the author

Esther "Eppie" Pauline Friedman Lederer and Ruth Crowley were the main writers behind the public image of Ann Landers because of their popular syndicated advice column, "Ann Landers." For about 45 years, the column was a regular feature in many newspapers across North America. People would write her letters to seek her advice concerning their personal problems, and she would publish her advice in her columns. Her writing style was direct, and often critical. She would often upbraid a letter-writer with the quip, "Watch it, bub!" Her stated opinions often seemed customized to appeal to her predominantly female readership.

Reviews

[JoAnne Thornton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Ann Landers was a great advice columnist. She puts it all out there and isn't afraid to own up to mistakes along the way or change with the times. Wonderful look back at her best columns.