New biography shines light on the life and legacy of author Philip Roth

Author Philip Roth's books were among the most influential and sensational in post-war America. Now a book about him is causing its own commotion. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Jeff Glor gets a new view of Roth from the author of his biography, and finds out how Roth's final act will help his hometown for generations.
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Blake Bailey is an excellent writer. So grateful for his contribution to the literary world.

[@robinsinpost]

Well, he has some serious problems now.

[@carolm3417]

Loved the book, reading it again now.

[@terriashby1285]

Whew- Reading these comments, I am relieved I can fully enjoy the works of artists who are not, or were not, untarnished beings.

[@zharapatterson]

Can't wait to read 📖 this book ,I hope somebody make a Toni Morrison ,literary biography . I love collecting and reading literary biographies.

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Have you red “Red Comet” about the life of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark ? It is excellent.

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@@joniheisenberg6691 Yes, I heard about it thank you very much. I want to read that one as well.

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Please do write your biography of Toni Morrison! I loved her brother, Jim and his band the Doors!

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Portnoy's Complaint remains a fantastic novel.

[@richardwestwood8212]

He said that when he wrote his first book his mother told him that he had delusional dreams of greatness, lol 😆

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Well this has come to a grinding halt.

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Well this is different🤔

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Never heard of this man/author interesting...🤔🧐🤨

[@gardensofthegods]

There's a free movie here that I just watched from one of his books is called Ghost Writer and actress Claire Bloom is in it with Sam Wanamaker ... it might seem a little slow and a few parts but it's actually got a very good premise and is very interesting ... because you do realize that is partly autobiographical . Claire blooms acting and it is very good and she's the one that was married to him briefly in real life

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Yes look at some of the film clips here of the movie portnoy's complaint for rent the movie and then you'll understand

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[@miafarrago4941]

Extremely disappointed that Jeff Glor is gushing over the work of a misogynist, who conveniently shrugs off Roth's misogyny. What a cozy world.

[@autofocus4556]

Boo hoo welcome to the real world.

[@___sabr]

Tenderly towards Philip Roth. Spoken like a true author trying to sell a book. Gheez.

[@sarahgreenberg5000]

If you had the read the book, you would understand and agree with his comment. If you haven't, you still could avoid the rather nasty charge of " spoken like a true author trying to sell a book." As you could see from the bio's reviews, he's not going to have to "try."

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