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Cathy Alter

Cathy Alter

Cathy Alter is a DC-based writer and author. Her articles, essays, and reviews have appeared in local and national newspapers and magazines including the Washington Post, Washingtonian, the Huffington Post, Self, and McSweeney'sMore

Cathy Alter is a DC-based writer and author. Her articles, essays, and reviews have appeared in local and national newspapers and magazines including the Washington Post, Washingtonian, the Huffington Post, Self, and McSweeney's. Her book, Virgin Territory: Stories from the Road to Womanhood (Crown) was released in 2004 and her memoir, Up for Renewal: What Magazines Taught Me About Love, Sex, and Starting Over (Atria) was released in July 2008 and is now available in paperback.
What Happens When Parents Have No Parents?

What Happens When Parents Have No Parents?

A look at the new book "Parentless Parents," which explores the pain mothers and fathers feel raising their children after their own moms and dads have died… More »

'My Beautiful Mommy': How a Picture Book Explains Liposuction to Kids

'My Beautiful Mommy': How a Picture Book Explains Liposuction to Kids

Decoding the strange messages in a book that's attempting to demystify plastic surgery for little girls and boys… More »

'Bohemian Rhapsody,' From Queen to 'Glee'

'Bohemian Rhapsody,' From Queen to 'Glee'

It's been covered by everyone from Mike Meyers to the Muppets. And now it will live on in a new generation, thanks to an appearance on 'tweens' favorite TV show.… More »

A Mother-Daughter Bond, Through Clothes

A Mother-Daughter Bond, Through Clothes

A new book by Jeannette Montgomery Barron explores an ailing mother's life with the items in her closet… More »

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Planet Oprah

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Planet Oprah

The Queen of Daytime elicits very different reactions from males and females—with one glaring exception… More »

The Price of Jessica Simpson

The Price of Jessica Simpson

The singer's new television show is supposed to explore standards of beauty in cultures across the world. But it just highlights the shortcomings of its star.… More »

I Stole From Paul Simon and Elvis Costello--Or Did I?

I Stole From Paul Simon and Elvis Costello--Or Did I?

Is it OK for a writer to use another artist's words? A new book explores the line between borrowing and stealing.… More »

Why Are There So Many Shows About Little People?

Why Are There So Many Shows About Little People?

With tonight's premiere of 'Our Little Life,' there will be a total of seven TV programs about the short in stature… More »

Slip-Sliding Through Georgetown

The rich really are different from you and me ... especially in their snow shoveling habits.… More »

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