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Mass. Sen. Scott Brown to release memoir in 2011
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer
NEW YORK – Sen. Scott Brown, the Massachusetts Republican who pulled
off one of the biggest upsets in recent years by winning the seat once
held by Sen. Edward Kennedy, has a book deal.
HarperCollins announced Tuesday that it will publish Brown's memoir,
currently untitled, in early 2011. Financial terms were not disclosed;
Brown was represented by Washington attorney Robert Barnett, whose
many clients have included Kennedy, the liberal icon who died last
summer after more than 40 years in office.
"I am humbled to have the opportunity to share my personal story in
hopes to inform, encourage and inspire others," the 50-year-old Brown
said in a statement released by the publisher.
Despite running in a solidly Democratic state, Brown won a special
election in January to serve the remainder of Kennedy's term and
became a hero to Republicans nationwide.
"Sen. Brown will write about his family background, his early career,
and his ascent to the office of Massachusetts senator, one of the
biggest political coups of the decade," according to a statement
issued by HarperCollins. "He will also discuss the policies and issues
he cares about most passionately."
HarperCollins also noted that Brown's contract will be subject to
review by the Senate Ethics Committee. |
