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Ask Amy: Advice for the real world
In the tradition of the great personal advice columnists, the Chicago Tribune's Dickinson is a plainspoken straight shooter who relates to readers of all ages. She answers personal questions by addressing issues from both her head and her heart. A solid reporter, Dickinson researches her topics to provide readers with informed opinions and answers.
Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter, and the Town That Raised Them” (Hyperion), will hit bookstores Tuesday, February 3. TMS is pleased to offer our Ask Amy column subscribers a special excerpt from the book at no additional cost. Ask Amy readers will enjoy learning about the life of their favorite advice guru before she became Ann Landers’ successor and how she created her own “fairy-tale ending” to her life story. The book has already received enthusiastic reviews and will be promoted heavily on "Good Morning America," "The View," NPR, in Redbook and Good Housekeeping magazines, as well as via a national book tour.
The 2,500-word excerpt will be made available for publication on Sunday, February 1. Editors can run it in two parts or run one independent of the other. The excerpt will move with the book cover art and Amy’s photo.
For column rates and to receive the book excerpt and a signed copy of the book, contact your TMS representative at tmssales@tribune.com or 800-245-6536.
Ask Amy: Advice for the real world Samples
Planning Second Wedding is Just as Stressful
DEAR AMY: I am a 28-year-old divorced mother of one. Six years ago, I was married in a very traditional wedding ceremony that included a 200-person reception, white dress and all the extras. I now have a boyfriend who has never been married.
My Fiance's Pal Must Think I'm Invisible
DEAR AMY: I have been dating my fiance for more than three years. He has an old friend who lives in town. Over the many years of their friendship, they have on a couple of occasions been sexually intimate. She calls and e-mails him to stay in touch.
I Need to Officially Come Out; is That OK?
DEAR AMY: I'm a 24-year-old gay male. My family is very supportive and open about my sexual orientation when it's just the four of us, but I haven't told everyone in my extended family.
Help is Closer Than Depressed Teen Thinks
DEAR AMY: A few months ago, I lost two very close relatives. After their deaths, which were only about a week apart, I felt depressed for weeks. I understood this was part of the natural grieving process and tried to deal with it myself.
Child Concerned By Disciplining of Friend
DEAR AMY: I'm a 12-year-old kid, and recently, when I was talking to one of my friends, she told me that her parents hit her. I expressed my surprise, and she told me hitting was normal in her culture -- she's African-American.
I Think My Married Lady Friend Needs Me
DEAR AMY: I have a longtime lady friend whom I also work with. Her husband ran away a couple of times for days at a time while they were dating and during their engagement.
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