A wise interviewer asked me yesterday what I hoped to achieve through the presentation of my two current books…
Posts on the writing of my upcoming book
You can also find out more about The Silver Swan: Searching for Doris Duke on my dedicated Doris Duke bibliography page. For more of my writings on Doris Duke generally, visit this page.
Sallie Bingham Reads from her latest books, Treason and The Silver Swan
During this unique online event, I’ll be reading from both titles published in 2020, Treason: A Sallie Bingham Reader and The Silver Swan: In Search of Doris Duke.
And Now, Margaret Sanger
Yesterday, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York removed the name of Margaret Sanger, “founder of the organization,” from its Manhattan clinic because of her “harmful connection to the eugenics movement.”
What We Can’t Say Now
We need to define, and vigorously defend, the line between art and politics.
Clearing Out
As I put my files, copies of the originals at Duke, into boxes for the shredder, I glance at a few that came as such pleasant surprises when I first found them eight or nine years ago.
The Delights of Research
There is nothing like opening a file box, with some unknown’s penciled label at the top, and diving into an absolutely unpredictable collection of letters, notes, interviews—anything Doris Duke, in my case, decided to save.
“The Swan” Launches!
I am so grateful to all my readers and potential readers and I look forward to being in touch with each and every one of you.
Doris Duke is Born
What do I hope my biography will accomplish? Nothing less than a complete reconsideration of Doris Duke.
What Was Cut
I suppose it’s a stretch—but then what is the point of writing without stretching?—but I think if Doris Duke had known about Julian Abele’s work, she would have admired him and regretted that during his life time, he was never given his due.
At Last
In Manhattan last week, I was finally able to assure myself that The Silver Swan: In Search of Doris Duke, will be published next spring.