Mona Simpson

Unlike the truly startling debuts of recent years, such as Mona Simpson's "Anywhere But Here," or Jonathan Franzen's "The Twenty-Seventh City" - highly sophisticated achievements both technically and emotionally -- "The Secret History" feels strained and pretentious, as if Tartt were determined to Write a Novel, rather than eager to tell a story.

Anatomy Of A Hype 2008

Of all the words that have been spoken or written ours included about Steve Jobs in the past few weeks, the wisest and most meaningful may have come from the eulogy delivered by his sister, novelist Mona Simpson, who recently shared it with the New York Times.

Barbara & Shannon Kelley: Steve Jobs' Lessons For Women Barbara 2011

"I can't take credit for my children's success," said Mr. Jandali, who is also the father of the celebrated novelist Mona Simpson.

For Jobs's Biological Father, the Reunion Never Came Alexandra Berzon 2011

I have just read a book titled “Anywhere But Here,” by Mona Simpson.

History of a Suicide Jill Bialosky 2011

Mona Simpson in 1993 penned a novel, "The Lost Father," about a protagonist searching for a father she never knew.

For Jobs's Biological Father, the Reunion Never Came Alexandra Berzon 2011

All of which brings us back to Mona Simpson and the lessons she learned from her big brother Steve who, on top of everything else, truly appreciated the wonder in life.

Barbara & Shannon Kelley: Steve Jobs' Lessons For Women Barbara 2011

Jobs is survived by his wife, Laurene Powell, whom he married in a Buddhist ceremony in 1991, and their three children, Reed, Erin and Eve; by his daughter, Lisa; and a sister, the novelist Mona Simpson.

Steve Jobs obituary 2011

All of which brings us back to Mona Simpson and the lessons she learned from her big brother Steve who, on top of everything else, truly appreciated the wonder in life.

Barbara & Shannon Kelley: Steve Jobs' Lessons For Women Barbara 2011

He found his way to his biological sister, the novelist Mona Simpson, with whom he developed a close relationship.

The Arab World's Unknown Son Fouad Ajami 2011

Of all the words that have been spoken or written ours included about Steve Jobs in the past few weeks, the wisest and most meaningful may have come from the eulogy delivered by his sister, novelist Mona Simpson, who recently shared it with the New York Times.

Barbara & Shannon Kelley: Steve Jobs' Lessons For Women Barbara 2011