Book excerpt: "Apparently There Were Complaints" by Sharon Gless
In her new memoir, the Emmy-winning star of "Cagney & Lacey" writes about a terrifying medical incident that would end her relationship with martinis.
Books
Book excerpt: "A Tattoo On My Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle Against Alzheimer's Disease"
Dr. Daniel Gibbs writes about how, after spending his career caring for patients with Alzheimer's, he has now moved to studying the disease from the perspective of a patient himself.
Book excerpt: "Madam," the story of renowned brothel owner Polly Adler
A new biography by Pulitzer Prize-winner Debby Applegate traces the rise and fall of an icon of the Prohibition Era.
Kal Penn on his unlikely stardom
How the self-described "skinny Brown kid from New Jersey" became a star in "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle" is as improbable a Hollywood story as was his leaving acting to work in the Obama White House, as told in his candid memoir, "You Can't Be Serious."
Book excerpt: "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds" by Huma Abedin
In her memoir, the longtime aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton writes about her awakening to the workings of diplomacy, the participation of women in government, and how she found a role for herself at the most famous address in the world.
Book Excerpt: Jane Goodall's "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times"
The famed naturalist shares with co-author Douglas Abrams her faith in nature's resilience in spite of humankind's self-destructive behaviors that threaten our only home.
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen: Renegades
The former president and the singer-songwriter have shared their stories in a podcast, and now a book: "Renegades: Born in the USA." They discuss the influence of their fathers on their life's work, and the collective narratives in both popular music and politics.
Book Excerpt: "Renegades: Born in the USA" by Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen
The former president and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter engage in a dialogue about personal stories – narratives shared through politics and music – that can help tell the story of an America striving to become a most just, more fair union.
Louise Penny & Hillary Rodham Clinton on their thriller collaboration
The bestselling mystery writer and the former Democratic presidential candidate forged a friendship having experienced loss – and working together on the conspiracy novel "State of Terror" was a form of therapy for both.
Book excerpts: "Unprotected: A Memoir" by Billy Porter
In excerpts adapted from his new autobiography, the Emmy-, Tony- and Grammy-winning actor-singer-dancer writes of his introduction to musical theater; and attending an open-call audition for "Dreamgirls."
Anthony Doerr on his latest literary epic, "Cloud Cuckoo Land"
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "All the Light We Cannot See," who has returned with a new historical novel that spans more than 700 years, talks about the power of telling stories that transcend time.
Book excerpt: "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the bestseller "All the Light We Cannot See" returns with a new historical novel that spans more than 700 years.
Book excerpt: Kelefa Sanneh's "Major Labels"
The New Yorker writer and "Sunday Morning" contributor's new book examines the genres that have dominated popular music over the last half-century. (With audio)
Indra Nooyi on a trailblazing life
Work and life is not a balancing act, it's a juggling act, says the former PepsiCo CEO – one of the few female leaders of a Fortune 500 company – who insists gender equity in the workplace is just good business.
The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (September 26)
News of upcoming fall fiction and non-fiction titles.
More From Sunday Morning
Book excerpt: "Life, Law & Liberty" by Justice Anthony Kennedy
In his new memoir, the former justice writes about his life's journey to becoming a lawyer, a judge, and the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 12)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis: Father-and-son filmmakers on making "Anemone"
The three-time Oscar-winning actor has been absent from movie screens for eight years, until a collaboration with his son, Ronan, brought him back for "Anemone," the story of a man living in self-exile.
Miley Cyrus on achieving "Something Beautiful"
The "Hannah Montana" actress-turned-Grammy-winning pop star talks about her album "Something Beautiful," sobriety, and reconnecting with her dad through music.
AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans – and is teaching AI how to fight, a potential revolution in warfare.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens on his "Road to Findout"
The singer-songwriter who renamed himself Yusuf Islam talks about his new memoir, "Cat on the Road to Findout," his lifelong spiritual quest, and about trying to find and understand himself as an artist.
Encountering ICE: A "David vs. Goliath" moment
In city after city, the Trump administration has been testing limits of the law in apprehending and detaining people suspected of being undocumented, many of whom have no criminal record.
Banning cellphones in schools: Are the kids alright?
Most states now have, or are considering, bans of cellphones in public schools. For a generation that grew up with smartphones, being without is a whole new world.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 5)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Freed Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi on rebuilding his life after 491 days in captivity
Eli Sharabi, who was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, before being released last February, explains why he remains optimistic for the future.