Born: February 18, 1922
Author, publisher, and businesswoman. A leader of both the feminist and sexual revolutions.

Born: May 16, 1912
Died: Oct. 31, 2008
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and broadcaster best known for his series of oral histories.

Born: December 24, 1927
Suspense and mystery writer whose 24 published novels have sold more than 80 million copies in the United States.

Babette Williams married her soulmate in her 60s, published a series of books in her 70s, and is looking forward to breaking more new ground in her 80s. She is proof that it's all about attitude, not age.

Born: June 16, 1917
Renowned American photographer known for his portraiture and fashion photography.

Writer Darlyn Finch reads from her work, Red Wax Rose, written while she was the Kerouac Project writer in residence, living and working in the house where Jack Kerouac wrote Dharma Bums and learned that On the Road was about to be published.

At 78, Stavros Melissinos still works every day in his small shop in Athens, Greece. He's a philosopher who has published 10 books of poetry and mastered the ancient Greek craftsmanship of sandal-making. Wait until you see some of his celebrity clients.

Born: Nov. 4, 1916
For nearly two decades, Americans overwhelmingly turned to Walter Cronkite for the day's news.

What's the true definition of success -- is it money? Is it fame? Jim Carlton could have had lots of both. As a writer for Joan Rivers, the Smothers Brothers and others, he had quite an exciting ride. But to Jim, there were other things in life.

Born: June 8, 1867
Died: April 29, 1959
Considered the most influential architect of his time. A pioneer ahead of his time and is easily America's most famous architect.

Want to live longer? Drink up! A study just released by the Harvard School of Public Health and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that drinking up to six cups of coffee every day may actually cut your risk of dying from heart disease.

Get caught up on today's big stories. Obama and McCain sweep. Hollywood writers are back on the job. America's greenest cities and best sandwiches. The illiterate teacher. The world's smallest bodybuilder and more, all freshly ground.

For women everywhere, O Magazine is an empowering medium that is dedicated to changing their lives. For senior editor Suzan Colon, having the ability to touch lives is just as empowering to her.

One of the most honored television reporters in America is spinning the real-life investigations she uncovers into suspenseful mystery novels.

Today is Friday, Dec. 19. There are 12 days left in the year. Today's birthdays include actress Cicely Tyson who turns 75. Our picture of the day is a snapshot of boredom.

A new study says parents tend to be harder on their first-born children -- with some surprising results! Read the article then share your thoughts.

Author Richard Doster has found a way to combine his love for baseball with family, friends, and fun. And he's found a new career along the way! See what he tells Growing Bolder about a dream that's coming true every day.

If you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.

Major lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise not only helps you lose weight and lower your blood pressure - it actually results in dramatic changes at a genetic level.

Happy Veterans Day. Today is Tuesday, Nov. 11. Today's birthdays include comedian Jonathan Winters who turns 83 and actress Demi Moore who turns 46. Our picture of the day is a disturbing look at the pursuit of beauty.

If warding off Alzheimer's was as easy as taking a pill – wouldn't we all grab a glass of water and get medicated? The pills are called statins, but not everyone is on board with the idea of prescribing them to people as prevention.

If you're worried about failure, don't. Embrace it. Failure can be an important step in the quest for success. Want proof? Take a look at this list of "failures."

Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.

After her husband’s death, Nancy Merz Nordstrom took charge of her life and is making the most of her after 50 years.