Jon Ronson, author portrait
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Jon Ronson

Jon Ronson’s books include the New York Times bestseller The Psychopath Test and the international bestsellers Them: Adventures with Extremists and The Men Who Stare at GoatsThe Men Who Stare at Goats was adapted as a major motion picture, released in 2009 and starring George Clooney. Ronson lives in London and New York City.
So You've Been Publicly Shamed
Frank
Frank
Lost at Sea
The Psychopath Test
The Amazing Adventures of Phoenix Jones

What I'm Reading: Jon Ronson (author of SO YOU'VE BEEN PUBLICLY SHAMED)

Meet the Author: Jon Ronson (SO YOU'VE BEEN PUBLICLY SHAMED)

Books

So You've Been Publicly Shamed
Frank
Frank
Lost at Sea
The Psychopath Test
The Amazing Adventures of Phoenix Jones

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What I'm Reading: Jon Ronson (author of SO YOU'VE BEEN PUBLICLY SHAMED)

Meet the Author: Jon Ronson (SO YOU'VE BEEN PUBLICLY SHAMED)

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