Lisa Dickey has helped write and/or edit more than twenty published nonfiction books, including ten New York Times Best Sellers. Scroll down for details and descriptions, or click here for reviews.
Mindf*ck, by Christopher Wylie (Random House, 2019)
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower tells the inside story of the data mining and psychological manipulation behind the election of Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum, connecting Facebook, WikiLeaks, Russian intelligence, and international hackers.
- “[F]reewheeling and profane… illuminating and often scary detail” – New York Times
- “Fascinating and hugely readable” – The Sunday Times
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Where the Light Enters, by Jill Biden (Flatiron, 2019)
An intimate look at the love that built the Biden family and the delicate balancing act of the woman at its center.
- “In this charming memoir, Biden shares an intimate story…This generous and inspiring portrait of the Biden family is sure to be widely welcomed and enjoyed” – Publishers Weekly
- In this often poignant retelling, Biden shares some of the more meaningful moments of her life…Biden’s tone is conversational and partially confessional, an endearing quality.” – Kirkus
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Then Comes Marriage, by Roberta Kaplan with Lisa Dickey (W.W. Norton & Co., 2015)
The thrilling inside story of how Edie Windsor’s case brought down the Defense of Marriage Act.
- “[A] timely, well-told story, brimming with observations about the importance of family” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
- “Compelling… [a] deeply moving book.” – Los Angeles Times, Top Ten books of 2015
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Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, by Herbie Hancock with Lisa Dickey (Viking Adult, 2014)
Legendary jazz musician and composer Herbie Hancock reflects on his life and seven-decade career.
- “Melodically weaving the notes of his personal life around his exploration of numerous music genres… Hancock elegantly composes a tuneful sound track of his life in music.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
- “A warm, inspiring book” – Kirkus Reviews
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Gospel star Cissy Houston’s moving account of the life of her beloved daughter, Whitney Houston.
- New York Times Best Seller list, February 2013
- “[Houston] paints a picture of her daughter’s life… that is both triumphant and anguished.” – Boston Globe
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Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom’s rallying cry for revolutionizing our democracy in the digital age, Citizenville reveals how ordinary Americans can reshape their government for the better.
- “Fresh and lively… empowering, motivating” – Kirkus Reviews
- “A passionate and well-reasoned argument for a new style of government” – Booklist (starred review)
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Jane Lynch has created her own improbable path to success. Part comic memoir and part inspirational narrative, Happy Accidents is a book for anyone who needs a new perspective on life, love and success.
- New York Times Extended Best Seller list, September 2011
- “A triumphant memoir… achingly sad and sweetly comic at the same time” – Kirkus Reviews
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Vikram Akula, the founder of India’s largest microfinance organization, reveals how he wove together philanthropy and capitalism to help millions of India’s poor.
- “This thoughtful book presents a rare melding of genuine compassion with a businessman’s commitment to efficiency and growth.” – Publishers Weekly
- An “engaging account” – Fast Company
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In this harrowing story of survival and faith, Euna Lee describes her emotionally wrenching months of captivity after being arrested near the border of North Korea.
- “[M]ovingly describes Lee’s guilt as a mother with a career… remarkable.” – Los Angeles Times
- “A heartrending story” – Booklist
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A behind-the-scenes look at a Hollywood life and a remarkable love. Patrick and Lisa’s marriage is a journey of two lives intertwined and lived as one–throughout their years in Hollywood and at home on their working ranch outside Los Angeles, and culminating in the hope and wisdom they imparted to all who know them.
- New York Times Best Seller list, October 2009
- UK Best Seller list, October 2009
- “Heartwarming and brave.” – The Daily Mail
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Former CIA agent Robert Baer, the real-life inspiration for George Clooney’s character in “Syriana,” uses on-the-ground sleuthing and interviews with key Middle East players to offer a surprising take on Iran.
Basic Black, by Cathie Black (Crown Business, 2007)
In an exuberant, down-to-earth voice, former Hearst Magazines president Cathie Black offers insight into achieving what she calls a “360 life” — a blend of professional accomplishment and personal contentment.
Barn Burning, Barn Building, by Ben Barnes with Lisa Dickey (Bright Sky, 2006)
Texas legend and former LBJ protégé Ben Barnes offers an inside look at the years when Texas Democrats dominated American politics.
There Must Be a Pony in Here Somewhere, by Kara Swisher with Lisa Dickey (Crown Business, 2003)
An insightful, fast-paced account of the biggest debacle in corporate history: the AOL-Time Warner merger and its flameout.
The Woman Who Wouldn’t Talk, by Susan McDougal with Pat Harris (Carroll & Graf, 2002)
Imprisoned for 18 months for refusing to testify against her Whitewater partners Bill and Hillary Clinton, Susan McDougal broke her silence in this book, revealing what really happened in the deal and giving a moving portrait of what happens to women in American prisons.
Wireless Nation,by James B. Murray, Jr. (Perseus, 2001)
Wireless Nation is two fascinating stories in one: It’s the sensational account of the entrepreneurs who built America’s wireless industry, and an insider’s perspective on the greatest government boondoggle of our time.
Confessions of a Venture Capitalist, by Ruthann Quindlen (Warner, 2000)
One of the most successful venture capitalists of the late-90s Internet boom offers an insider’s guide to venture capital: who’s got it, how to get it, and what to do with it.
AOL.COM, by Kara Swisher (Crown Business, 1998)
A lively, comprehensive account of the ascendant America Online, rich with anecdotes and insight. AOL.COM was the first book to examine the company that brought the Internet to the masses.