Neal Thompson
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Neal Thompson

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Neal Thompson is a journalist and the author of six highly acclaimed books, including A Curious Man, Driving with the Devil, and Kickflip Boys. His latest, The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty, publishes 2/22/22. A former newspaper reporter, Neal has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Esquire, Outside, Men’s Health, Vanity Fair, the Wall Street Journal, Backpacker, Sports Illustrated and more. Neal has appeared on NPR, PBS, The Daily Show, CNN, C-Span, Fox, TNT, The History Channel, and ESPN. Neal has taught creative non-fiction at the University of North Carolina’s Great Smokies Writing Program, and Hugo House, and served on the board of Seattle Arts & Lectures. Neal is a runner, reader, skier, stand-up paddleboarder, swimmer, yogi, and a naturalized Irish citizen. Originally from New Jersey, he now lives in Seattle with his family. www.NealThompson.com Neal also publishes the Blood & Whiskey newsletter: crime fiction reviews, cocktails, and playlists. bloodandwhiskey.substack.com
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    • Southern Moonshine, Detroit Wheels, and the Birth of NASCAR
    • By: Neal Thompson
    • Narrated by: Buz Mckim
    • Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 12-31-13
    • Language: English
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    • The Strange and Brilliant Life of Robert 'Believe It or Not!' Ripley
    • By: Neal Thompson
    • Narrated by: Marc Cashman
    • Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
    • Release date: 05-07-13
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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    • A Memoir of Freedom, Rebellion, and the Chaos of Fatherhood
    • By: Neal Thompson
    • Narrated by: Joe Knezevich
    • Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
    • Release date: 05-15-18
    • Language: English
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    • A Coach, His Team, and Their Triumph in the Time of Katrina
    • By: Neal Thompson
    • Narrated by: David Drummond
    • Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
    • Release date: 09-20-07
    • Language: English
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