Lynn Sherr’s newest book is SWIM: Why We Love the Water. She is now working on the authorized biography of astronaut Sally Ride.
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Four Freedoms Park: A Private Tour
Lynn Sherr gets an insider’s look at New York’s stunning new memorial to FDR, before its October... MORE
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A Swimmer’s Dream List
From Iceland’s Blue Lagoon to the jellyfish of Palau to a childhood summer camp, Lynn Sherr picks... MORE
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Are You a Pool or Ocean Person?
You are where you swim. MORE
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Sally Ride’s Trailblazing Life
America’s first female astronaut carried the dreams of her earthbound sisters into space and was a... MORE
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The Power of Nora’s Voice
She was the girl to impress at Wellesley—and we were all in awe.... MORE
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Take a Dip for Your Health
In her book, ‘Swim: Why We Love the Water,” Lynn Sherr says swimming’s benefits even extend to the... MORE
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Geraldine Ferraro Dies: Memories of Her 1984 Campaign
America's first female VP candidate on a major party ticket died today at 75.... MORE
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Somaliland's Healer of Women
Edna Adan Ismail had wanted to build a hospital since she was 11 years old.... MORE
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One Woman's Formula for Change
Zainab Salbi, who’s presenting a program at The Daily Beast’s Women in the World summit, has helped... MORE
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Sex Strikes: One Woman's Unusual Fight For Peace
Lynn Sherr talks to Leymah Gbowee—a speaker at The Daily Beast's Women in the World Summit—about... MORE
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NPR Chief Says Leave Zucker Alone
Vivian Schiller, who killed The New York Times’ last attempt to charge for content, tells Lynn... MORE
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Obama's Slavery Czar
Ambassador-at-Large Luis CdeBaca fights human slavery for a living.... MORE
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Ariel Sharon's Twilight Zone
Too healthy to die, too injured to rule, Israel’s legendary warrior and former prime minister lives... MORE
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Global Power Gals
At this week’s Clinton Global Initiative, everyone from stars to CEOs called on the world’s top... MORE
