Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR

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Book Synopsis: A national bestseller, Susan, Linda, Nina, & Cokie is journalist Lisa Napoli’s group biography of four beloved women who fought sexism, covered decades of American news, and whose voices defined NPR.

“Particularly moving. . . . Their solidarity was inspiring and sometimes intimidating. . . . [Susan, Linda, Nina, & Cokie] offers a powerful lesson on what can happen when we carry as we climb.” —Washington Post, Best Nonfiction Book of the Year

In the years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, women in the workplace still found themselves relegated to secretarial positions or locked out of jobs entirely. This was especially true in the news business, a backwater of male chauvinism where a woman might be lucky to get a foothold on the “women’s pages.” But when a pioneering nonprofit called National Public Radio came along in the 1970s, and the door to serious journalism opened a crack, four remarkable women came along and blew it off the hinges.

Susan, Linda, Nina, & Cokie is journalist Lisa Napoli’s captivating account of these four women, their deep and enduring friendships, and the trail they blazed to becoming icons. They had radically different stories. Cokie Roberts was born into a political dynasty, roamed the halls of Congress as a child, and felt a tug toward public service. Susan Stamberg, who had lived in India with her husband who worked for the State Department, was the first woman to anchor a nightly news program and pressed for accommodations to balance work and home life. Linda Wertheimer, the daughter of shopkeepers in New Mexico, fought her way to a scholarship and a spot on-air. And Nina Totenberg, the network’s legal affairs correspondent, invented a new way to cover the Supreme Court. Based on extensive interviews and calling on the author’s deep connections in news and public radio, Susan, Linda, Nina, & Cokie will be as beguiling and sharp as its formidable subjects.

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Experience the extraordinary story of Susan, Linda, Nina, & Cokie, the founding mothers of NPR, in the captivating book by journalist Lisa Napoli. This national bestseller takes you on a journey through the lives of four remarkable women who fought against sexism, broke down barriers, and became icons in the world of journalism.

Throughout history, women in the workplace have faced countless obstacles, limited to menial roles or denied opportunities entirely. In the male-dominated news industry, it was especially challenging for women to make their mark. However, when National Public Radio emerged in the 1970s, the door to serious journalism cracked open, and these four extraordinary women seized the opportunity to blow it off the hinges.

Lisa Napoli's meticulously researched and deeply moving account showcases the deep and enduring friendships among Susan, Linda, Nina, & Cokie. Each woman had a unique journey that led them to become trailblazers in their own right. Cokie Roberts, who grew up in a political dynasty, felt a calling to public service. Susan Stamberg, the first woman to anchor a nightly news program, fought for work-life balance. Linda Wertheimer, a scholarship recipient and daughter of shopkeepers, overcame adversity to make her mark on-air. And Nina Totenberg, the network's legal affairs correspondent, revolutionized Supreme Court coverage.

With extensive interviews and the author's intimate connections in news and public radio, Susan, Linda, Nina, & Cokie offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the lives of these incredible women. Join their journey as they challenge the status quo, inspire future generations, and shape the course of American journalism.

Don't miss out on this empowering and engaging read. Get your copy of Susan, Linda, Nina, & Cokie today and be inspired by their extraordinary stories.

Grab your copy of Susan, Linda, Nina, & Cokie now and discover the untold stories of these incredible women who defied the odds and changed the face of journalism.

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