Dayton Literary Peace Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 14 (2019) Winner
Eli Eric Saslow
イーライ・エリック・サスロー
Eli Eric Saslow
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1982-05-15 （Littleton, Colorado, U.S.）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Littleton, Colorado, U.S. → Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Career
- Occupations
- Journalist, Author, Screenwriter
- Active Years
- 2004-
- Affiliations
- The New York Times (Writer-at-large), The Washington Post (former contributor), ESPN The Magazine (contributor)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School (Littleton) | — | — | High School Diploma | 1996–2000 | United States |
| S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University | Newhouse School | Public Communications | Bachelor | 2000–2004 | United States |
Heritage High School (Littleton)
Degree:
High School Diploma
Period:
1996–2000
Year of Graduation:
2000
Country:
United States
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Newhouse School
/ Public Communications
Degree:
Bachelor
Period:
2000–2004
Year of Graduation:
2004
Country:
United States
Graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pulitzer Prize | — | — | Pulitzer Prize Board | Winner |
| 2023 | Pulitzer Prize | — | — | Pulitzer Prize Board | Winner |
| 2013 | George Polk Award | — | — | George Polk Awards | Winner |
| 2020 | George Polk Award | — | — | George Polk Awards | Winner |
| 2019 | Dayton Literary Peace Prize | Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist | Nonfiction | Dayton Literary Peace Prize | Winner |
Pulitzer Prize
2014
Organization:
Pulitzer Prize Board
Result:
Winner
Pulitzer Prize
2023
Organization:
Pulitzer Prize Board
Result:
Winner
George Polk Award
2013
Organization:
George Polk Awards
Result:
Winner
George Polk Award
2020
Organization:
George Polk Awards
Result:
Winner
Dayton Literary Peace Prize
2019
Work:
Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist
Category:
Nonfiction
Organization:
Dayton Literary Peace Prize
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Their President
2012 Nonfiction / EssaysA collection of narratives centered on letters Americans have written to the president, depicting a variety of personal perspectives on national issues.
Citizen voicesAmerican societyPersonal narratives
Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist
2018 Nonfiction / Long-form narrativeA long-form narrative tracing the life and transformation of a former white nationalist, exploring personal, social, and ideological dimensions.
Extremism and redemptionFamilySocial division
Voices from the Pandemic: Americans Tell Their Stories of Crisis, Courage and Resilience
2021 Nonfiction / Oral historiesCollected accounts of Americans' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, conveying stories of crisis, courage, and resilience.
PandemicRecoveryRebuilding everyday life
Bibliography
- Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Their President (2012)
- Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist (2018)
- Voices from the Pandemic: Americans Tell Their Stories of Crisis, Courage and Resilience (2021)
Adaptations
- Four Good Days (film, co-writer, 2020)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Narrative nonfictionDetailed character-driven reportage
- Recurring Motifs
- Family bondsRedemption and forgivenessExposing social divisions
Legacy
As a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, he is highly regarded for long-form reportage and character-driven narratives. His work on social issues and the transformation of extremist individuals is widely cited.
Archives
- The New York Times archives
- The Washington Post archives
Trivia
- Lives in Portland, Oregon
- Father of three
- Co-writer on the film Four Good Days