In May 2020 we published a terrific book by TV pioneers Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue. This dynamic duo traversed the country, interviewing 40 famous couples, looking for the ‘secret sauce’ that explained why their marriages lasted. The result is What Makes a Marriage Last: 40 Celebrated Couples Share with Us the Secrets to a Happy Life.
These couples ranged in age, length of marriage, and career background. The interviews yielded personal and honest answers that not only offer an inside look into the lives of the famous, but they also provide a resource for getting through the tough times.
Actors, singers, politicians, presidents. They’re all represented in this book.
I was fortunate to interview Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue for our Facebook Live program. It was an incredible hour and I learned a lot.
Putting this book together seemed to me an enormous undertaking and I wanted to know how the authors managed such a Herculean task. I recently spoke with the editor, Shannon Welch, Executive Editor at HarperOne, who shared some interesting stories about compiling these interviews.
Listen to the podcast interview with Shannon Welch below as well as some highlights from the interview with Marlo and Phil.
Enjoy!
-Virginia
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