David Maraniss

David Maraniss
David Maraniss at the 2012 Texas Book Festival
David Maraniss at the 2012 Texas Book Festival
Born (1949-08-06) August 6, 1949 (age 75)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationAuthor, Journalist
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
Notable worksWhen Pride Still Mattered (1999)
Rome 1960 (2008)
Barack Obama: The Story (2012)
SpouseLinda Maraniss (m. 1969)
Children2
Website
davidmaraniss.com

David Maraniss (/ˈmærənɪs/ MARR-ə-niss; born August 6, 1949) is an American award-winning journalist and author, currently[when?] serving as an associate editor for The Washington Post.[1]

Maraniss is the author of numerous books, ranging from politics to sports. He has written books on Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi, Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, the 1960 Summer Olympics, and on U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Maraniss, David". Encyclopedia.com.