Sarah Vowell
American author and journalist
Born
December 27th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author and journalist, contributions include essays focusing on American history and culture. Works feature a distinctive narrative style often infused with humor and personal anecdotes. Vocal in cultural commentary, also engaged in radio and podcasting, presenting viewpoints on history and societal issues. Participated in documentary filmmaking, contributing to explorations of American identity and historical comprehension.
Authored 'Assassination Vacation'
Contributed to public radio's 'This American Life'
Wrote 'The Partly Cloudy Patriot'
Appeared in documentaries like 'Ira Glass: This American Life'
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