About the Author

Mary has published 26 books on subjects ranging from feminism to Crotchety Old Men. She worked for�The New York Times for their special sections, including "Sophisticated Traveler" and "Fashions of the Times." Mary wrote for the "Arts and Leisure" and "Travel" sections for�The Times,�and her article, "Telling Jack" in the Hers column of the�Sunday Times magazine was nominated for an award for best personal essay by the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Two of her articles for�Family Circle�have been nominated for awards by the American Society of Magazine Editors.