Rick Bragg
Author with Pulitzer Prize in Journalism
Born
July 26th, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American author and journalist focused on Southern narratives and culture. Began career as a journalist for The Jacksonville News and later worked for The New York Times, where coverage of the Oklahoma City bombing earned a Pulitzer Prize. Authored several notable books including 'All Over but the Shoutin'' and 'Ava's Man,' which examine personal and regional histories. Became a prominent voice in American literature through storytelling that captures the essence of the South.
Won the Pulitzer Prize for Reporting in 1996
Published 'All Over but the Shoutin'' in 1997
Wrote 'Ava's Man', a biography of his grandfather
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