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  • Moira Weigel has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of July 15, 2016.
  • Moira Weigel has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 15, 2016.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 15, 2016.
  • The 3 books Moira Weigel has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 15, 2016: Bad Girls Go Everywhere, Portrait of a marriage and Sex and the Office.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Moira Weigel aired on July 15, 2016.

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Guest on The Book Review · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Moira Weigel is a writer and researcher who appears on literary podcasts to discuss cultural history, gender studies, and biography. During her appearance on The Book Review, Weigel recommended and discussed several books related to the history of media and gender roles. She recommended the 2009 book Bad Girls Go Everywhere by gender and women's studies professor Jennifer Scanlon, highlighting its relevance to contemporary discussions. Weigel also explored the literary legacy of Helen Gurley Brown, discussing Brown's 1962 breakout book Sex and the Single Girl and noting a critical review written by Gloria Steinem. Furthermore, she referenced Brown's follow-up book Sex and the Office, noting that it receives less attention in standard biographies. Weigel additionally referenced information found in Jerry Hershey's biographical work concerning the details of Brown's husband's professional life. Through these discussions, Weigel provides a critical historical context for understanding mid-century media figures and the evolving discourse surrounding women, work, and sexuality.

Books recommended by Moira Weigel

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  1. Bad Girls Go Everywhere

    Jennifer Scanlon · Recommended · 1 episode

    Bad Girls Go Everywhere is a biographical study by Jennifer Scanlon that examines the life, career, and cultural impact of legendary Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown.

    Recommended
    “I might also recommend this 2009 book called bad girls go everywhere that by a gender and women studies Professor named Jennifer scandin”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: The Life of Helen Gurley Brown 2016-07-15 Listen at 3:57
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Portrait of a marriage

    Nicolson, Nigel.; Nigel Nicolson; Vita Sackville-West · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “I think in the Hershey book it comes up that at his funeral Daryl Zano the film producer who had worked with him GLE Brown's husband was a film producer David Brown”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: The Life of Helen Gurley Brown 2016-07-15 Listen at 9:09
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Sex and the Office

    Helen Gurley Brown · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “I think in her book she had a follow-up book to sex in the single girl called sex in the office which doesn't come up too much in these biographies”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: The Life of Helen Gurley Brown 2016-07-15 Listen at 11:36
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Sex and the single girl

    Helen Gurley Brown · Discussed · 1 episode

    Sex and the Single Girl by Helen Gurley Brown is a groundbreaking 1962 cultural phenomenon and bestseller that redefined women's independence, career ambitions, and financial autonomy outside of traditional marriage.

    Discussed
    “Gloria dyam writes a really mean review of uh of Sex and the single girl which was Helen Gurley Brown's breakout book in 1962”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: The Life of Helen Gurley Brown 2016-07-15 Listen at 4:34
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Inside The New York Times Book Review: The Life of Helen Gurley BrownThe Book Review2016-07-154