Howard Eisenberg (born 26 August 1926) is an American author and journalist best known for his contributions to biography, self-help[1] and children's literature.[2] A magazine journalist[3] since the early 1950s and recent playwright,[4] as well as a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA).
Howard Eisenberg | |
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 Howard Eisenberg | |
| Born | Howard Eisenberg August 26, 1926 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Miami |
| Occupation(s) | Author, playwright, journalist |
| Years active | 1944–present |
| Spouse | Arlene Eisenberg |
| Children | Sandee Eisenberg Evan Eisenberg Heidi Murkoff |
| Awards | National Council of Christians and Jews: Gold Medal for the Look Magazine Cover Story: "The Christian War on Anti-Semitism" American Society of Journalists and Authors: Best Book of 2015 in the Service and Self-Help Category |
| Website | Howard Eisenberg |
Eisenberg has written many articles—often with his late wife, Arlene Eisenberg[5]— for national publications. Additionally he's written six adult books, four co-authored with his wife Arlene, three Guess Who books for children, and scripts for radio and TV.
Eisenberg's wife, Arlene Eisenberg[5] co-authored the original What To Expect When You're Expecting, a pregnancy guide for expecting parents, with Heidi Murkoff. The Arlene Awards were created by Howard Eisenberg for the American Society of Journalists and Authors, to honor his late wife Arlene Eisenberg. The fund provides awards for bestselling books and magazine articles that make a documented difference.
Awards edit
In 1965, the Eisenbergs won the Gold Medal by the National Council of Christian and Jews, for the Look Magazine cover story: "The Christian War on Anti-Semitism"
In 2015, Eisenberg won the Outstanding Book of 2015 Award in the Service and Self-Help category by the American Society of Journalists and Authors for The Recovery Book.[6]
Bibliography edit
Children's books edit
- Adorable Scoundrels (Mascot) 2016
Series edit
- Guess Who Zoo (Mascot) 2013
- Guess Who Farm (Mascot) 2013
- Guess Who Neighborhood (Mascot) 2013
Adult books edit
- It's Never Too Late to Date (iUniverse) -- 2009
- The Recovery Book (Workman) -- 1992, 2014
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cooperstown (Triumph) -- 2003
- Night Calls: The Personal Journey of an Ob/Gyn (Arbor House) -- 1986
- Alive and Well: Decisions in Health (McGraw-Hill) -- 1979
- How to be Your Own Lawyer (Sometimes) (Putnam) -- 1979
- How to be Your Own Doctor (Sometimes) (Grosset & Dunlap) -- 1975
Musicals edit
Magazines edit
- Saturday Evening Post
- New York Times Magazine
- Sports Illustrated
- Reader's Digest
- Cosmopolitan
- Parade
- Ladies Home Journal
- Good Housekeeping
- McCall's
- Many others
References edit
- ^ "Collaborating With an Expert: What to Expect | The Word". www.asja.org. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
- ^ "Guess Who Gang Records, Inc". www.parents-choice.org. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
- ^ "Coming: more nondoctors to do doctor work | MEDSpace". medspace.mc.duke.edu. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Howard Eisenberg's Book and Mini Musical ADORABLE SCOUNDRELS to Launch 11/15". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
- ^ a b Martin, Douglas (2001-02-10). "Arlene Eisenberg, 66, Author Of 'What to Expect' Guides". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
- ^ admin (2015-03-24). "An Outstanding Book Award for The Recovery Book, from the American Society of Journalists and Authors". Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Eisenberg, Howard. "A Poet With A Story". NY Press.
- ^ Eisenberg, Howard. "Adorable Scoundrels". Adorable Scoundrels.
External links edit
- Howard Eisenberg's Official LinkedIn[permanent dead link]