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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 55 MIN

Gina Goldhammer

from My Life In Books with Red Szell · host Accessible Media Inc.

Gina Goldhammer has led an extraordinary life. The daughter of a high-ranking Cold War defector, she spent two decades as literary editor to former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, working with him on all his books, including his seminal work, Diplomacy.Now in her 70s, she has published her debut novel, Where Snowbirds Play, a keenly observed glimpse into the opulent world of 1990s Palm Beach, where the appointment of a young British graduate to run the new marine life institute exposes secrets, rivalries and financial scandal.By turns witty and poignant, the novel paints an unforgettable portrait of an enclave awash with money and ruled by a triumvirate of fearsome matriarchs determined to maintain the status quo at any cost.Join Gina and Red as they explore marine ecology, faith, ghost writing, and Henry Kissinger. About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Gina Goldhammer has led an extraordinary life. The daughter of a high-ranking Cold War defector, she spent two decades as literary editor to former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, working with him on all his books, including his seminal work, Diplomacy. Now in her 70s, she has published her debut novel, Where Snowbirds Play, a keenly observed glimpse into the opulent world of 1990s Palm Beach, where the appointment of a young British graduate to run the new marine life institute exposes secrets, rivalries and financial scandal. By turns witty and poignant, the novel paints an unforgettable portrait of an enclave awash with money and ruled by a triumvirate of fearsome matriarchs determined to maintain the status quo at any cost. Join Gina and Red as they explore marine ecology, faith, ghost writing, and Henry Kissinger.

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