Jonathan Eig
AmericanHistoryBiographyb. 1964
Jonathan Eig is an American journalist and biographer known for his exhaustively researched, narrative-driven non-fiction books. He is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including 'King: A Life', which won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography. His work often focuses on iconic American figures and social history, utilizing extensive archival research and interviews.
Awards
['Pulitzer Prize for Biography (2024)', 'PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing (2018)', 'Casey Award (2005)', 'Edwards Book Award (2024)']
Notable Works
['King: A Life', 'Ali: A Life', 'Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig', 'The Birth of the Pill', "Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season", 'Get Capone']
