The first comprehensive portrait of one of the most popular, accomplished, and beloved writers in American journalism and film. Based on rare archival research and numerous interviews with some of Ephron's closest friends, collaborators, and award-winning colleagues, including actors Tom Hanks and Caroline Aaron, comedian Martin Short, composer George Fenton, and lifelong friends from Wellesley to New York to Hollywood-as well as interviews Ephron herself gave throughout her career-award-winning journalist and cultural critic Doidge has written a captivating story of the life of a creative writer whose passion for the perfect one-liner and ferocious drive to succeed revolutionized journalism, comedy, and film.