Tracy Kidder

Tracy Kidder is an American author whose books have long been critically acclaimed and widely praised for their insightfulness and importance. Born in 1945 in Massachusetts, Kidder's talent for crafting vivid and meaningful stories about his diverse range of characters has made him one of the more respected writers in the United States. With an extensive background in journalism, Kidder is an influential expert in the field of nonfiction who has earned numerous awards for his works.

Kidder's awards include the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award. He's been a three-time finalist for the National Book Award twice, for The Soul of a New Machine (1982) and A Truck Full of Money (2008). He won the Pulitzer for General Nonfiction for Soul of a New Machine. In 2004, he was the recipient of the National Humanities Medal, one of the highest awards the United States can bestow upon a person or organization.

Kidder has written a number of books, each of which have earned him numerous accolades. His works began with Soul Of A New Machine, which followed the development process of a computer at a small company, and has become a classic among tech and business related books. Another popular book is Mountains Beyond Mountains (2003), which tells the story of Paul Farmer's extraordinary efforts to improve global healthcare.

Kidder has also written several other books, including Among Schoolchildren, which won the 1989 Robert F. Kennedy Book Award and told the story of a fifth-grade teacher in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and Winged Victory, which detailed the struggles of a Vietnam veteran to find himself after returning from the war. He wrote House (1985), a moving story about a family who struggles to keep their home, which was made into a movie starring Bruce Dern and Debra Winger in 1988. As of 2021, Kidder is also the author of four novels, two biographies, two picture books, two collections of stories, and two collections of his own work.

Kidder often focuses on American life in his writing. His works are filled with strong characters that have their own unique struggles, but always have a sense of authenticity. His books often offer profound insights into the people he writes about, making them both deeply personal and enlightening. His writing is often praised for its attention to detail, its powerful imagery, and its honest and thoughtful approach to storytelling.

Kidder's influence on the writing world is immense, and his books are widely read and admired by readers of all ages. His work has been translated into numerous languages, and has been published around the world. Kidder continues to write and speak about the importance of writing and the power of storytelling in our lives. With his latest novel, The Five Beasts (2015), an exploration of faith, love, and loss, Kidder continues to captivate readers around the world.