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Naomi Wolf graduated from Yale in 1984 and was a Rhodes scholar at New College, Oxford University. She is the author of the bestselling feminist books "The Beauty Myth," "Fire with Fire," "Promiscuities," and "Misconceptions." The New York Times called "The Beauty Myth" one of the 70 most significant books of the century. Wolf was a consulting editor at George Magazine. Her essays appear regularly in The New Republic, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Glamour, Ms., and other publications. Described by Camille Paglia as a "yuppie feminist," Wolf counseled Al Gore during his unsuccessful run for the U.S. presidency in 1999, for which she was heavily criticized. She currently lives in Washington DC.

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Children: Rosa (b. 1995) and Joey (b. 2000).

Husband David Shipley is opinions editor at the New York Times.

Attended Lowell High School and debated in regional speech tournaments as a member of the Lowell Forensic Society. Attended Yale University, where she received in 1984 her Bachelor of Arts in English literature; she was a Rhodes Scholar at New College, Oxford University from 1985 to 1987.

Daughter of Deborah Goleman, an anthropologist and author of "The Lesbian Community", and Leonard Wolf, an author.

Where Are They Now

(1991) Release of her book, "The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women".

(1993) Release of her book, "Fire with Fire: The New Female Power and How It Will Change the 21st Century".

(1997) Release of her book, "Promiscuities: The Secret Struggle for Womanhood".

(2001) Release of her book, "Misconceptions: Truths, Lies and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood".

(2005) Release of her book, "The Treehouse: Eccentric Wisdom From My Father on How to Live, Love and See".

(2007) Release of her book, "The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot".

(2008) Release of her book, "Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries".

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