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Her Circle and Opposite Attraction The Lives of Erich Maria Remarque and Paulette Goddard, Gilbert is a member of The Dramatists Guild, The Writers Guild of America, East, The Authors Guild, Actors' Equity, and League of Professional Theater Women. She has taught Creative Writing at New York University's School of Continuing Education and currently heads The Writers Academy at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida where she lives part time, as well as in New York City.

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A Most Anticipated Book from The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and Alta

 

"A tender and patient homage to a titan of American letters. . . . With [Gilbert's] efforts, Ferber's fire burns on."
--The New York Times

 

"A vivid portrait of the woman who produced a landmark novel that inspired a film that has become essential to modern cinema. . . . [A] beautifully rendered account of [Gilbert's] great aunt and her famous novel [ Giant]."
--The Washington Post

 

"Scrupulously researched, profusely illustrated, and deftly written."
--Dallas Morning News

 

"A splendid recounting of the high points of Ferber's life, with particular emphasis on the research, production, and success of Giant. . . . Compelling."
--San Diego Jewish World

 

"Immaculately thorough and beautifully perceptive. . . . Gilbert expertly guides the reader through the writing, publication, and reception of Ferber's novel . . . [and] her book really takes off when she settles into the making of Stevens' movie. . . . Superb."
--The American Conservative

 

"Impressive. . . . Vividly recounted. . . . Ferber enthusiasts will relish the scope and depth of this fine and captivating narrative."
--Library Journal, starred review

 

"An extraordinarily illuminating account of the making of an essential literary and cinematic work and a vital portrait of brilliant, righteous, and gutsy Ferber."
--Booklist

Giant Love: Edna Ferber, Her Best-Selling Novel of Texas, and the Making of a Cl

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