Kate Lehrer Bio, Wiki

Kate Lehrer is an American writer, novelist, and book reviewer from Washington, D.C. She was the wife of American journalist Jim Lehrer who died on January 23, 2020. She is a panelist on the Diane Rehm Book Club on National Public Radio.

Lehrer has authored four novels, as well as numerous short stories, essays, and book reviews. Her first novel, Best Intentions, was published in 1987. When They Took Away the Man in the Moon came out in 1993. Her novel, Out of Eden, which won the Western Heritage Award for Outstanding Novel, was published in 1996. In 2004, Confessions of a Bigamist: A Novel, described by the Washington Post as whimsical and droll, was published.

Publishers Weekly describes her writing style as intelligent and mannered. The Washington Post characterizes Lehrer’s work as fitting into “the burgeoning category of chick-lit.” In 2004, Lehrer was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree by McDaniel College.

Kate Lehrer Age

Lehrer was born Kate Tom Staples on 13th December 1939 in Waco, Texas, United States. She is 84 years old.

Kate Lehrer Height

Lehrer stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).

Kate Lehrer Family

Lehrer is the only child of Thomas Malcolm Staples, a county extension agent, and Lucy Joplin, a social worker. She attended Texas Christian University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.

Kate Lehrer Husband

Lehrer was married to Jim Lehrer, the news anchor for the PBS NewsHour on PBS, from 1960 till the time of his death on January 23, 2020. The couple had three children and six grandchildren. Her husband was the executive editor and a news anchor for the PBS NewsHour on PBS, known for his role as a debate moderator during U.S. presidential election campaigns.

Kate Lehrer Net Worth

Kate’s net worth is under review and will be updated as soon as it’s available. Her husband, Jim Lehrer, had an estimated net worth of $48 Million at the time of his death.

Kate Lehrer Books

• 2004: Confessions of a Bigamist
• 1993: When They Took Away the Man in the Moon
• 1996: Out of Eden
• 1987: Best Intentions: A Novel
• 1994: When They Took Man Away to the Moon

Confessions of a Bigamist

Lehrer authored the novel, Confessions of a Bigamist in 2004. The novel follows Michelle Banyon, a married woman with a successful career who falls in love again with another man.

Kate Lehrer Husband’s Death | Jim Lehrer Dead

Kate’s husband, Jim Lehrer, died on January 23, 2020, at age 85. According to PBS, Lehner died “peacefully in his sleep.” PBS tweeted, “It is with great sadness that we share the news that co-founder and anchor of @NewsHour Jim Lehrer have passed away.”

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Lehrer.