Helen Gurley Brown

American journalist and author of 'Sex and the Single Girl'

Helen Gurley Brown - American journalist and author of 'Sex and the Single Girl'
Born

February 18th, 1922
103 years ago

Died

August 13th, 2012
12 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent journalist and author, contributed significantly to the fields of women's lifestyle and self-help literature. Authored the groundbreaking book 'Sex and the Single Girl' in 1962, which examined the sexual liberation and independence of women in the modern era. Took on the role of editor-in-chief at Cosmopolitan magazine, transforming its content and establishing it as a leading voice for young women in the 1960s and 1970s. Advocated for women's rights and personal empowerment through her writings, influencing generations of readers.

Authored 'Sex and the Single Girl'

Served as editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan

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