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oin us for an illuminating book talk with distinguished journalist and author Stephen B. Shepard as he discusses his new book, "Salinger's Soul." Discover the hidden life of J.D. Salinger, the renowned author of "The Catcher in the Rye," as Shepard delves into the lesser-known aspects of Salinger's Jewish heritage, his exploration of various religions, and the writings he produced during his years of seclusion. As the literary world eagerly anticipates the release of Salinger's unpublished works, "Salinger's Soul" provides essential context and a deeper understanding of this enigmatic figure. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the untold stories of one of literature's most fascinating characters.
Stephen B. Shepard is the Founding Dean Emeritus of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. He served as a senior editor at Newsweek, the editor of Saturday Review, and editor-in-chief of Business Week. From 1992 to 1994, he was president of the American Society of Magazine Editors. Before teaching at CUNY, Shepard was a faculty member at the Columbia Journalism School, where he was co-founder and first director of the Knight-Bagehot Fellowships, a mid-career program for working journalists. His book about journalism, Deadlines and Disruption: My Turbulent Path from Print to Digital, was published in 2012. His second book, published in 2018, is A Literary Journey to Jewish Identity: Re-Reading, Bellow, Roth, Malamud, Ozick, and Other Great Jewish Writers. And his most recent book is Second Thoughts, a series of essays published in 2021. A native New Yorker, Shepard graduated from the Bronx High School of Science, then received his bachelor’s degree from the City College of New York and his master’s degree from Columbia University. He is married to Lynn Povich, author of The Good Girls Revolt, published in 2012. They have two children and two grandchildren.