Episode 08: SMACKED with Eilene Zimmerman (3/11/20)
Eilene Zimmerman is the author of the memoir SMACKED: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy. Published by Random House, SMACKED was named one of Newsweek's '20 Most Anticipated Books of 2020.'
Adrienne Brodeur, the author of WILD GAME, in advanced praise for SMACKED wrote: "Eilene Zimmerman traces a deeply personal family story while illuminating urgent and troubling social issues. SMACKED is an exquisite examination of the repercussions of addiction, as well as the influence of white-collar money and ambition upon a family... A profoundly absorbing and important book."
Eilene is a journalist who has covered business, technology, and social issues for many different national magazines and newspapers. She was a columnist for The New York Times's Sunday Business Section for six years and has been a regular contributor to the Times since 2004. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in social work.
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Website: www.eilenezimmerman.com