Emily Hahn

Emily "Mickey" Hahn (January 14, 1905 - February 18, 1997) was an American writer. She wrote for The New Yorker for 65 years and produced more than 50 books, including novels, biographies, and memories about her travels, which included a journey across East Africa, alone, at age 26. She is best remembered for two books, The Soong Sisters and China to Me, both written during her eight years in China under Japanese occupation during WWII.