Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| I Am Jewish |
2004 |
Buy |
Biographies#
| Title |
Published |
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| Right Turns |
2005 |
Buy |
Entertainment Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Fifty Worst Movies of All Time |
1978 |
Buy |
| The Hollywood Hall of Shame |
1984 |
Buy |
| Son of Golden Turkey Awards |
1986 |
Buy |
| Hollywood vs. America |
1992 |
Buy |
History Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| What Really Happened to the Class of ‘65 |
1976 |
Buy |
| The Shadow Presidents |
1979 |
Buy |
| The 10 Big Lies about America |
2008 |
Buy |
| The 5 Big Lies about American Business |
2009 |
Buy |
| The Odds Against Obama |
2012 |
Buy |
| The American Miracle |
2017 |
Buy |
| God’s Hand on America |
2019 |
Buy |
Medical#
| Title |
Published |
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| Hospital, The Hidden Lives of a Medical Center Staff |
1982 |
Buy |
Parenting#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Saving Childhood |
1998 |
Buy |
Michael Medved first gained attention with What Really Happened to the Class of ‘65 in 1976, a follow-up to a Life magazine feature about his high school graduating class. He then turned to film criticism with Fifty Worst Movies of All Time (1978) and The Hollywood Hall of Shame (1984), books that mixed humor with genuine movie knowledge. His later book Hollywood vs. America (1992) took a more serious look at what he saw as a disconnect between Hollywood values and mainstream American audiences.
Beyond film, Medved has written on American history and politics. The Shadow Presidents (1979) examined the influence of White House chiefs of staff, while The 10 Big Lies about America (2008) and The American Miracle (2017) explored his perspective on American exceptionalism. He has also written about parenting and medicine, including Hospital (1982) and Saving Childhood (1998), co-authored with his wife Diane Medved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Michael Medved written?
Michael Medved has written fifteen books across six series.
What was Michael Medved's first book?
Michael Medved’s first book is What Really Happened to the Class of ‘65, published in 1976.
What is Michael Medved best known for writing about?
Michael Medved is best known for his books about Hollywood and film, including The Golden Turkey Awards and Hollywood vs. America, as well as his works on American history like The American Miracle and God’s Hand on America.