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Piper Kerman's bestselling memoir and hit show on Netflix has been one of the most remarkable pop culture phenomenons in years. Yet there's one side of the story that until now hasn't been told-the story of Larry Smith, the man who has stood by Piper through the worst of times. Orange Is the New Black is about many things: crime, punishment, a community of women who gave each other strength in the worst of times. But it is also a love story. Now, for the first time, the "real Larry" tells his side of the story with vivid color and unapologetic candor, taking us back to his first meeting with Piper, their unexpected courtship, the moment both of their lives changed forever, and the unexpected celebrity that came with having a version of their lives streamed to millions of people across the world as Orange Is the New Black captured the cultural zeitgeist. Includes an exclusive Larry and Piper interview and Larry's reaction to Jason Biggs being selected to portray him in Orange Is the New Black.
About the Author
Larry Smith is a veteran newspaper editor for the New York Times and Parade Magazine, where he spent nineteen years as managing editor.He was inducted as an honorary member of the International Association of Chiefs ofPolice (IACP) , and continues to write article for Parade Magazine as well as working on his next oral history.Mr. Smith was born in Northern Michigan, and grew up in Charlevoix, a small farming community near Lake Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan where he studied journalism.He met his wife Dorothea while attending U of M. They have been married, over 40 years. They currently reside on Block Island. They had three children.Mr. Smith is a great lover of sport and adventure. His hobbies include scuba diving, mountain climbing, sky diving, and rafting adventures. He has climbed Mt. McKinley, and completed the NY marathon several times. He is passionate about University of Michigan football and attends a game in Ann Arbor almost every year.
