A Pulitzer Prize winner's intimate portrait of a church, its radical mission, and its riveting crisis.
Eliza Griswold Book order
Eliza Griswold is an American journalist and poet whose work delves into the complexities of the human experience. With a profound understanding and sensitivity to exploring diverse cultures and spiritual landscapes, she often employs her poetic vision to uncover the nuances of contemporary issues. Her writing is characterized by keen observation and evocative language, inviting readers to contemplate the intricate truths of the world around us. Through her journalism and poetry, Griswold strives to build bridges of understanding and illuminate the less-traveled paths of human existence.






- 2024
- 2019
Amity and Prosperity
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize, Amity and Prosperity is a powerful and beautifully-written story of the energy boom's impact on a small town in the United States - and of one woman's transformation from a struggling single parent to an unlikely activist
- 2018
Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The book offers an in-depth exploration of its subject matter, combining rigorous research with compelling storytelling. It delves into significant themes and issues, shedding light on complex societal dynamics. The author's insightful analysis and engaging narrative style make the work both informative and thought-provoking, appealing to a wide range of readers interested in understanding contemporary challenges. Its recognition as a Pulitzer Prize winner underscores its impact and excellence in nonfiction writing.
- 2015
I Am the Beggar of the World
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
- 2013
The Gifts of the State: New Afghan Writing
- 175 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Young Afghan authors explore complex themes of love, war, and extremism, providing bold and provocative perspectives on their experiences. Their narratives delve into the challenges of navigating a turbulent history, reflecting both personal and cultural struggles in a society marked by conflict. Through their storytelling, they shed light on the resilience and creativity of a generation shaped by adversity.
- 2011
The Tenth Parallel
Dispatches from the Fault Line Between Christianity and Islam
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A riveting investigation of the jagged fault line between the Christian and Muslim worlds The tenth parallel—the line of latitude seven hundred miles north of the equator—is a geographical and ideological front line where Christianity and Islam collide. More than half of the world's 1.3 billion Muslims live along the tenth parallel; so do sixty percent of the world's 2 billion Christians. Here, in the buzzing megacities and swarming jungles of Africa and Asia, is where the two religions meet; their encounter is shaping the future of each faith, and of whole societies as well. An award-winning investigative journalist and poet, Eliza Griswold has spent the past seven years traveling between the equator and the tenth parallel: in Nigeria, the Sudan, and Somalia, and in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The stories she tells in The Tenth Parallel show us that religious conflicts are also conflicts about land, water, oil, and other natural resources, and that local and tribal issues are often shaped by religious ideas. Above all, she makes clear that, for the people she writes about, one's sense of God is shaped by one's place on earth; along the tenth parallel, faith is geographic and demographic. An urgent examination of the relationship between faith and worldly power, The Tenth Parallel is an essential work about the conflicts over religion, nationhood and natural resources that will remake the world in the years to come.
- 2008
Wideawake Field
- 88 pages
- 4 hours of reading
In this whimsical tale, the arrival of new chairs sparks a series of unexpected events that transform a mundane space into a vibrant hub of activity. Characters navigate through their interactions with the chairs, revealing their personalities and relationships. Themes of community, change, and the importance of seemingly ordinary objects are explored, showcasing how a simple addition can alter dynamics and inspire creativity. The narrative invites readers to appreciate the joy found in everyday moments and the connections that bind us.
