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Editor: Behind the Scenes of Success and Revolution in the Book World

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How are books born? From the author's conception to publication, a book is shepherded by an editor—the most important figure in publishing. Editors stand behind all great writers, serving as the gray cardinals of the book world. However, achieving success in the book business is not easy, especially if you are a woman living in the 20th century. Such a woman was Judith Jones, who, over 50 years of working with books from behind the scenes, changed the face of literature from New York to Paris. Having taken a job at a publishing house, she refused to settle for the traditional female role of secretary. With a keen literary sense, she built a successful career at a time when the book world was dominated by men. John Updike, Anne Tyler, and John Hersey—these are just a few of the names Judith Jones introduced to readers worldwide. Thanks to her publishing talent, readers discovered the melancholic and brutally honest poems of Sylvia Plath, Anne Frank's poignant diary of life under Nazi occupation, and the cookbooks of Julia Child, best known for her film starring Meryl Streep.

This is the inspiring story of a woman in love with books who defied societal expectations to follow her dream. Historian Sarah Franklin charts Judith's long journey from a simple assistant to editor-in-chief, filled with ups and downs, encounters and separations, but most importantly, hope.
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