Bix weir biography of william

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Best-selling author and historian Weir continues her “Six Tudor Queens” series (after Anna of Kleve, The Princess in the Portrait) with this story of Henry VIII’s fifth wife, Katheryn Howard. Beginning with the death of Katheryn’s mother in 1528, the story follows Katheryn through her teenage years. After she is compelled by her ambitious relatives to catch the king’s eye, Henry falls head over heels in love with her. Flattered by his attention and affection but under orders of her relatives, Katheryn holds out for marriage. Shortly after Henry annuls his marriage to Anne of Cleves, they wed. As Katheryn becomes genuinely fond of Henry, despite his ailments and obesity, their marriage seems perfect if only she can give birth to a son...and keep her scandalous past a secret. Soon those secrets come to light and seal the fate of the naïve 19 year old. The characters are well developed, and readers will feel compassion and understanding for Katheryn, who is trapped by her youth and a pawn to her friends and relatives alike.

VERDICT This entertaining novel will appeal to historical fiction readers, especially those who enjoy the works of Phillippa Gregory. Fans of The Tudors will be excited to learn more about this fascinating royal. [See Prepub Alert, 11/11/19.]

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Bill Weir

American television journalist

For the Australian rules footballer, see Bill Weir (footballer).

Bill Weir

Born	December 19, 1967 (age 57) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Occupation	journalist
Years active	1991-present

William Francis Weir (born December 19, 1967) is an American television journalist and author based in Manhattan. Weir is a correspondent and anchor for CNN, and the creator and host of the global documentary series "The Wonder List with Bill Weir." He is the former co-anchor of Nightline on ABC television network in the United States and co-anchored the weekend edition of Good Morning America from 2004 to 2010. His debut book, Life as We Know It (Can Be), confronts the biggest threats to life as we know it and explores ideas for building a more promising future, drawing on his reporting experience as CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent and as the host of The Wonder List.

Early life and education

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Weir was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, on December 19, 1967.^[1] At an early age, his parents divorced and he attended 17 schools in six states as his devout Christian mother followed what she believed were dreams from God.^[2] After graduating from Victory Christian High School in Tulsa, O