In a tour de force of historical reportage, Timothy Egan's National Book Award-winning story rescues an iconic chapter of American history from the shadows. The dust storms that terrorized the High Plains in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since. Following a dozen families and their communities through the rise and fall of the region, Timothy Egan tells of their desperate attempts to carry on through blinding black dust blizzards, crop failure, and the death of loved ones. Brilliantly capturing the terrifying drama of catastrophe, he does equal justice to the human characters who become his heroes,
"the stoic, long-suffering men and women whose lives he opens up with urgency and respect" ( New York Times ). In an era that promises ever-greater natural disasters, The Worst Hard Time is
"arguably the best nonfiction book yet" ( Austin Statesman Journal ) on the greatest environmental disaster ever to be visited upon our land and a powerful reminder about the dangers of trifling with nature.
Timothy Egan is a prominent American author and journalist, known for his in-depth and compelling historical narratives. His works often explore significant historical events and figures in American history, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. Notable titles by Egan include The Worst Hard Time, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, and The Big Burn, detailing the largest forest fire in American history and its impact on the nation's conservation policies.
Egan has also received praise for his contributions to journalism, having worked as a writer for The New York Times, where he was part of the team that won a Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting. His writing is characterized by a mix of thorough research and engaging storytelling, appealing to both critics and general readers.
Timothy Egan was born in Seattle, Washington, and his writing is often informed by his deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. He continues to live and write in Seattle, drawing from the rich history and diverse culture of the region. Aside from writing, Egan enjoys exploring the great outdoors, a hobby that influences much of his work.
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In a tour de force of historical reportage, Timothy Egan's National Book Award-winning story rescues an iconic chapter of American history from the shadows. The dust storms that terrorized the High Plains in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since. Following a dozen families and their communities through the rise and fall of the region, Timothy Egan tells of their desperate attempts to carry on through blinding black dust blizzards, crop failure, and the death of loved ones. Brilliantly capturing the terrifying drama of catastrophe, he does equal justice to the human characters who become his heroes,
"the stoic, long-suffering men and women whose lives he opens up with urgency and respect" ( New York Times ). In an era that promises ever-greater natural disasters, The Worst Hard Time is
"arguably the best nonfiction book yet" ( Austin Statesman Journal ) on the greatest environmental disaster ever to be visited upon our land and a powerful reminder about the dangers of trifling with nature.
Timothy Egan is a prominent American author and journalist, known for his in-depth and compelling historical narratives. His works often explore significant historical events and figures in American history, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. Notable titles by Egan include The Worst Hard Time, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, and The Big Burn, detailing the largest forest fire in American history and its impact on the nation's conservation policies.
Egan has also received praise for his contributions to journalism, having worked as a writer for The New York Times, where he was part of the team that won a Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting. His writing is characterized by a mix of thorough research and engaging storytelling, appealing to both critics and general readers.
Timothy Egan was born in Seattle, Washington, and his writing is often informed by his deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. He continues to live and write in Seattle, drawing from the rich history and diverse culture of the region. Aside from writing, Egan enjoys exploring the great outdoors, a hobby that influences much of his work.
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