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J.K. Rowling’s Untold Story: Fame, Backlash, & the Fight Over Transgender Politics | Greta Wire
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46:22Now PlayingJ.K. Rowling was once one of the most beloved liberal icons in the world. Then she took a public stand on women’s rights, transgender issues, and free speech — and the backlash was immediate.
On this episode of Greta Wire, Greta Van Susteren sits down with 23-year-old author and biographer Solomon Schmidt, whose new book A Pen to Change the World: The Life of J.K. Rowling takes a deep look at Rowling’s remarkable life: her rise from poverty to billionaire author, the painful personal experiences that shaped Harry Potter, and the controversy that turned her into one of the most polarizing figures in modern culture.
Greta and Solomon discuss Rowling’s rags-to-riches journey, the rejection letters Harry Potter received, the grief behind the books, Rowling’s intense fame and private life, and why her stand on transgender activism has made her a target for cancellation.
They also discuss Schmidt’s next major project: a planned objective biography of President Donald Trump.
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