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Gail Sheehy

(1936–2020) Journalist United States

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Gail Sheehy says stepping out of your comfort zone can shake you up. She believes a challenging life works like a therapist, and that friends help you feel valued. She also reminds us that staying spontaneous, like children, keeps us from becoming too rigid.

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Gail Sheehy was a journalist from the United States, best known for Passages: predictable crises of adult life.

Quick Facts About Gail Sheehy

Born
November 27, 1936
Died
August 24, 2020
Nationality
United States
Profession
Journalist
Notable works
Passages: predictable crises of adult life
Spouse
Clay Felker

About Gail Sheehy

She contributed articles to magazines such as New York and Vanity Fair and was part of the New Journalism movement, which used literary techniques like scene setting, dialogue, and status details to explore stories.

Awards & Honors

Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards

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