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December 2008

December 2008 Book Excerpts

Many Of The Books, Authors Featured On The Early Show That Month

  •  (CBS)

  • Play CBS Video Video Bringing Home The Birkin

    A must-have accessory for the rich and famous, the Birkin bag has become an ultimate status symbol. Author of "Bringing Home The Birkin," Michael Tonello talks about the coveted bag.

  • Video Roger Mudd Remembers

    In a new memoir, "The Place To Be," former CBS anchor Roger Mudd recalls the glory days of TV journalism--Washington, D.C. in the 60s and 70s covering the century's biggest stories. He speaks with Harry Smith.

  • Video New Sequel To 'Good In Bed'

    Millions have read Jennifer Weiner's novel "Good In Bed" and now she has a sequel, "Certain Girls." She speaks with Maggie Rodriguez.

(CBS)  This is where you can find excerpts of many of the books discussed on The Early Show in December 2008.

Dec. 30, 2008

  • Read: Excerpt from "Living Well Emotionally," by Montel Williams


  • Video: Williams discussing his book, on The Early Show


    • Dec. 19, 2008

  • Read: Excerpt from "The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope," by Jonathan Alter
    • (Published by Simon & Schuster, which is part of the CBS Corporation, as is CBSNews.com)

  • Video: Alter discussing FDR's first hundred days and their potential implications for the incoming Obama administration, on The Early Show


    • Dec. 18, 2008

  • Read: Excerpt from "Secrets of the Light" by Dannion and Kathryn Brinkley


  • Video: The Brinkleys discussing his near-death experience, on The Early Show


    • Dec. 16, 2008

  • Read: "Outliers," by Malcolm Gladwell


  • Video: Gladwell discussing the book on The Early Show

    • Dec. 9, 2008

  • Read:"Sick Girl," by Amy Silverstein


  • Video: Silverstein discussing the book on The Early Show


    • Dec. 5, 2008

  • Read: "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren

  • Video: Warren talks about his book on The Early Show


  • Read:"How To Talk To Girls" by Alec Greven

  • Video: The 9-year-old author talks about his book on The Early Show


    • Dec. 4, 2008

  • Read: "The Huffington Post Complete Guide To Blogging" by the editors of the Huffington Post


  • Read: "Knowing Right from Wrong: A Christian Guide to Conscience" by Fr. Thomas D. Williams


  • Read: "Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide" by Thomas Keller (Forward by Harold McGee)
  • Video: Keller demonstrates the sous vide technique on The Early Show


    • Dec. 3, 2008

  • Read: "Who's The Dummy Now?" by Terry Fator

  • Video: Watch Terry Fator's's appearance on The Early Show


    • Dec. 2, 2008

  • Perfect Gift: Best Books of 2008
    Check out the books (and read excerpts) recommended by Cosmopolitan books editor John Searles.

    Dec. 1, 2008

  • Read: "The Naked Truth," by Marvelyn Brown

  • Video: Watch Marvelyn Brown's appearance on The Early Show


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