- Bestselling nonfiction author.
- Former foreign editor of Newsweek and former editor-in-chief of The New York Times Magazine. Frequently contributes to Vanity Fair and Parade; he has a weekly column in Parade called "Personality Parade" under the pseudonym "Walter Scott". Many of his books have been on the New York Times bestseller list.
- Stepfather-in-law of writer Ruth Shalit, who married film producer Robertson Barrett in September 2004.
- The principal for the Business Communications School at the Euclid High School Complex.
- Attended Colgate University, graduated from the Columbia University School of General Studies, and received an M.A. degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism.
- His current wife, Dolores Barrett, is a public relations executive.
- Father of two grown children: Karen (former manager of The Four Seasons in New York City) and Alec (a reporter for The Wall Street Journal).
- Release of his book, "The Kennedy Curse: Why America's First Family has been Haunted by Tragedy for 150 Years". (2003)
- Release of his book, "All Too Human: The Love Story of Jack and Jackie Kennedy". (1996)
- Release of his book (biography of Katie Couric), "Katie: The Real Story". (2007)
- Release of his book (biography of Jacqueline Kennedy), "Just Jackie: Her Private Years". (1998)
- Release of his book (biography of Hillary Clinton), "The Truth About Hillary: What She Knew, When She Knew It and How Far She'll Go to Become President". (2005)
- Release of his book (biography of Jacqueline Kennedy), "Farewell Jackie: A Portrait of Her Final Days". (2004)
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