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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
Tell Moocher to Keep Hands Off Your Grub
DEAR AMY: One of my best friends at work is a guy who is a few years younger than me. We have developed a really nice "brother/sister" relationship. The problem is that he always eats my food without asking.
Is This Bad Boss a Racist or Just a Jerk?
DEAR AMY: My wife of many years put in her two weeks' notice yesterday. She was discussing a project with her boss, and he would not move forward on it. She says this has happened many times.
Note-Taker Tired of Helping Class-Skipper
DEAR AMY: I am a freshman in college. I am just now getting used to having 200 people at lectures and the fact that we are not required to go to class.
Only Santa Should Drive That Much
DEAR AMY: For 23 years I was married to a woman who would share a Christmas Eve only with her side of the family -- never with mine. I have since ended that relationship and met and married a wonderful woman.
You Are Your Child's Strongest Influence
DEAR AMY: My husband and I have a 6-year-old daughter. Looking down the road, I'm wondering, how do we help her to develop a sense of self-respect and self-esteem?
Splitting Hairs Over Splitting the Check
DEAR AMY: Earlier this year I met a friend, "Janet," for lunch. I suggested that we split a sandwich. When it came time to leave, she asked me for $4 to cover my portion of lunch.
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