About The Author

Dr. Frank is a urologic surgeon in private practice for more than thirty years. He continues to submit letters to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the New York Post.

He is an avid patron of the arts and is involved with The Art Students League of New York, where his wife, Robin, was the President of the Board of Control (2019-2025).

He is a leading collector of antique mechanical automobile clocks and is in the process of writing the definitive tome on the subject of automotive horology. He was featured in a WSJ profile "Clock Watching" in 2012 and frequently contributes articles on this subject matter to various print and online media outlets.

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A Matter of Opinion

One Author's Quest to Express his Opinion

By Ronald G. Frank, M.D.

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Overview

A Matter of Opinion: One Author's Quest to Express His Opinion is a thoughtful and educational guide for readers to learn more about the importance of using the Letter to the Editor feature in newspapers and magazines. The book also provides practical advice regarding the process of submitting letters, and what to expect if they are published.

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A Matter of Opinion: One Author's Quest to Express His Opinion is a book which relates the author's ideas on the importance of engaging in world news and opinions by writing Letters to the Editor. The author began writing and submitting his letters a few years ago and since then has endeavored to write and submit more, in an effort to provide his thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics. The author has had more than seventy-five letters published to date in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the New York Post.







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Book details

  • Genre:literary criticism
  • Sub-genre:Books & Reading
  • Language:English
  • Pages:212
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317830038

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Penelope
Every Opinion Has A Story A Matter of Opinion is a thoughtful and engaging collection that reflects a lifetime of observation and commentary. Rather than feeling like a traditional book, it reads as a curated expression of perspective, inviting the reader to think more deeply about how opinions are formed and shared. What stood out most to me is the clarity of thought behind each piece and the way Dr. Frank approaches a wide range of topics with balance and intention. The writing encourages reflection without being heavy-handed, making it easy to stay engaged while still being challenged to think. Overall, this is a meaningful read for anyone who appreciates insight-driven writing and enjoys seeing how personal perspective intersects with broader public conversation. A true reminder that every opinion has a story behind it. Read more
Liz
The Conversation must go On! One man’s “Common sense”opinions that bring forth to light the root problems we face in today’s society and digital age. Dr. Frank’s A Matter of Opinion informs us all that dialogue is the keystone to better outcomes. Read more
David
A Matter of Opinion Wow – there is finally a book to give the average person’s (your) voice an important place in the national dialog of public affairs. Do you have an opinion? I’ve programmed heritage Talk Radio stations locally and nationally. I have always been looking for voices in the community that have something to say. This book will explain exactly how your single voice can break through and be heard! The bottom line is that you can be heard in a respectable and credible manner! The power of the “Letters to the Editor” is remarkably influential. I, along with my Talk Radio broadcast programming colleagues, always read the Letters to the Editor. Our secret for interesting on-air dialog has been to reach out to the letter writers because they have so much to say. AND letter writers are passionate about their subject matter. We really read the Letters to the Editor with great interest. Here is, finally, the definitive guide to how to write your own letter AND the secrets to make your submission stand out. The author writes from personal experience, trying to figure out how to get through the thousands of submissions they’re subjected to. This book will easily show you what to do. Easy, short, and concise information. This short book will help you understand how to be on the public’s radar. Read more