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Questions about Roger Lowenstein

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Roger Lowenstein born?

Roger Lowenstein entered the world in 1954 within the quiet streets of Larchmont, New York. His father Louis worked as an attorney and taught law at Columbia University.

What years did Roger Lowenstein write the Heard on the Street column for The Wall Street Journal?

Two specific years stand out when he wrote the Heard on the Street column from 1989 to 1991. That role required him to distill complex market movements into clear prose for readers daily.

Which book by Roger Lowenstein won the 2022 Harold Holzer Lincoln Forum Book Prize?

His latest book titled Ways and Means arrived on the 8th of March 2022. This volume examines how Abraham Lincoln and his Cabinet financed the Civil War.

How many books has Roger Lowenstein published that reached the top of the New York Times bestseller lists?

Lowenstein has published seven books throughout his long career as a writer. Three of those titles reached the top of the New York Times bestseller lists.

When did Roger Lowenstein join the board of trustees at Lesley University?

In 2016 he joined the board of trustees at Lesley University in Massachusetts. These positions allow him to influence decisions regarding capital allocation and education policy.