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Lynn Sherr’s newest book is SWIM: Why We Love the Water. She is now working on the authorized biography of astronaut Sally Ride.

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Four Freedoms Park: A Private Tour

The New Deal

Lynn Sherr gets an insider’s look at New York’s stunning new memorial to FDR, before its October opening.

Lynn Sherr | Published Sep 23, 2012

Sally Ride’s Trailblazing Life

Space Pioneer

<p>America’s first female astronaut carried the dreams of her earthbound sisters into space and broke every rule she could, yet remained a team player, says Lynn Sherr.<br> </p>

Lynn Sherr | Published Jul 24, 2012

The Power of Nora’s Voice

New York Story

She was the girl to impress at Wellesley—and we were all in awe. Lynn Sherr on her friend Nora Ephron.

Lynn Sherr | Published Jun 28, 2012

Take a Dip for Your Health

<p>In her new book, <i>Swim: Why We Love the Water</i>, Lynn Sherr reports that the benefits of regular swimming extend even to your mental health.<br> </p>

Lynn Sherr | Published Apr 08, 2012

Geraldine Ferraro Dies: Memories of Her 1984 Campaign

America's first female VP candidate on a major party ticket died today at 75. Lynn Sherr, who traveled with Ferraro on her groundbreaking 1984 campaign, recalls the congresswoman's electrifying debut, the way she inspired women all over the country—and how she handled her loss with grace.

Lynn Sherr | Published Mar 26, 2011

Somaliland's Healer of Women

Edna Adan Ismail had wanted to build a hospital since she was 11 years old. Today, her facility in Hargeisa saves women's lives every day--and has reduced the maternal mortality rate by one-fourth.

Lynn Sherr | Published Mar 13, 2010

One Woman's Formula for Change

Zainab Salbi, who’s presenting a program at The Daily Beast’s Women in the World summit, has helped thousands of war survivors through Women for Women International. She shares her key to female empowerment with Lynn Sherr—and explains why the movement is gaining so much momentum now.

Lynn Sherr | Published Mar 12, 2010

Sex Strikes: One Woman's Unusual Fight For Peace

Lynn Sherr talks to Leymah Gbowee—a speaker at The Daily Beast's Women in the World Summit—about her remarkable strategy for achieving peace and equality by, among other things, encouraging wives to hold out on their husbands.

Lynn Sherr | Published Mar 11, 2010

NPR Chief Says Leave Zucker Alone

Vivian Schiller, who killed The New York Times’ last attempt to charge for content, tells Lynn Sherr why she now supports the new model—and why innovators like Jeff Zucker at NBC should be encouraged.

Lynn Sherr | Published Jan 21, 2010

Obama's Slavery Czar

Ambassador-at-Large Luis CdeBaca fights human slavery for a living. He talked to The Daily Beast's Lynn Sherr about the explosion in human trafficking and the shocking black market of coerced work.

Lynn Sherr | Published Nov 24, 2009

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