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But after having reread crazy salad, im really sorry that there werent more feminism pieces in. In her final book, nora ephron reflects on life, growing older, and everything she will and wont miss. Jun 27, 2012 nora ephron was born on may 19, 1941, on the upper west side of manhattan, the eldest of four sisters, all of whom became writers. May 19, 1941 june 26, 2012 was an american journalist, writer, and filmmaker.