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Alex Vernon, "Peace Is a Shy Thing: The Life and Art of Tim O'Brien" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

New Books in Journalism

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From Soldier to Scholar: Crafting Tim O'Brien's Biography

This chapter chronicles the author's military background and transition into academia while detailing their journey in writing 'Peace is a Shy Thing.' It explores the comprehensive biographical research on Tim O'Brien, highlighting pivotal interviews, archival methods, and the intricate organization of diverse materials.

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