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Arts & Literature
Jacqueline Susann
Who
Jacqueline Susann · Arts & Literature
What
Author
When
1918, Philadelphia, United States — 1974, New York City, United States
Where
United States
Biography
Jacqueline Susann is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Author
How & why
Jacqueline Susann was an American author whose 1966 novel Valley of the Dolls became one of the best-selling books of all time, a frank, sensational tale of women, fame and pills that helped define the modern blockbuster. A former actress, she pioneered aggressive author-led book promotion. She was Jewish, from a Philadelphia Jewish family.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Authors
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