This past weekend saw the loss of two icons of America: politician and war hero John McCain and legendary playwright Neil Simon.
McCain, who served six terms as a United States Senator, as well as two terms in the House of Representatives, spent six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, ran for President twice, and became beloved by the media for his frankness. To learn more about him, or to revisit his legacy, read one of his books:
- Faith of My Fathers
- Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them
- The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations
Simon is an Emmy, Tony, Drama Desk, and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter, famous for The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park. Prolific and successful, in 1966, he had four Broadway shows running simultaneously. Here are a few of his works we recommend: