February 2009

February 2009 Book Excerpts

Many Of The Books, Authors Featured On The Early Show That Month; Videos Of Authors Discussing Their Books

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  • 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 February 2009 and see authors talking about their books

  • Excerpt: "The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit: How to Bounce Back from Life's Hardest Hits," by Azim Khamisa and Jillian Quinn


  • Video: Khamisa telling his amazing tale of forgiving his son's killer, and teaching lessons on forgiveness, on The Early Show


  • Excerpt: "Movie Speak: How to Talk Like You Belong on a Movie Set," by Tony Bill


  • Video: Tony Bill on the book, on The Early Show


  • Excerpt: "Rubies in the Orchard: How to Uncover the Hidden Gems in Your Business," by Lynda Resnick and Francis Wilkinson



  • Video: Resnick talks about cashing in on your ideas, on The Early Show


  • Excerpt: "The Kosher Sutra: Eight Sacred Secrets for Reigniting Desire and Restoring Passion for Life," by Shmuley Boteach


  • Video: Boteach on The Early Show


  • Excerpt: "Love in the Time of Colic: The New Parents' Guide to Getting It On Again," by Ian Kerner and Heidi Raykeil


  • Video: Kerner, a sex therapist, discusses the book, on The Early Show


  • Excerpt: "Six Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak by Writers Famous and Obscure," compiled by Larry Smith and Rachel Fershleiser


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