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Asking for a friend : three centuries of advice on life, love, money, and other burning questions from a nation obsessed / Jessica Weisberg. by Weisberg, Jessica. Nation Books, 2018. Call #: 070.444092 W426a Subjects Advice columnists -- United States -- Biography. ISBN:  9781568585345 Edition:  1st ed. Description:  304 p. ; 25 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents:  Part one: Old, wise men -- In praise of the maggot: John Dunton -- Politeness vs. honesty, part 1: Lord Chesterfield -- Funny business: Benjamin Franklin -- American guru: William Alcott -- Part two: As a friend -- Sob sister: Dorothy Dix -- Happy thoughts: Dale Carnegie -- Everything changes: Dear Abby and Ann Landers -- Indulgence is a virtue: Mildred Newman -- Part three: Experts among us -- Honorary pants: Sylvia Porter -- Doctor's orders: Benjamin Spock -- Death's best friend: Elizabeth Kübler-Ross -- Guide to the stars: Joan Quigley -- Part four: Advice for all, by all -- Stand by me: Harville Hendrix and Helen Hunt -- Politeness vs. honesty, part 2: Judith Martin -- How to coach a life coach: Martha Beck -- The king of Quora: Michael King. Summary:  "A delightful history of Americans' obsession with advice--from Poor Richard to Dr. Spock to Miss Manners ." Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Central Library Adult Nonfiction 070.444092 W426a Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList Central Library Adult Nonfiction 070.444092 W426a Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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