Mary Wisniewski

Chicago writer, reporter, and editor

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Algren: A Life

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“Algren is a welcome addition to the literature on Nelson Algren’s life and work. In fact the strength of Algren is the way that Wisniewski integrates Algren’s working life with his personal life. This thankfully is not yet another biography of a writer that ignores the writing”

-STUART DYBEK

author of The Coast of Chicago

“With this comprehensive biography, Wisniewski, award-winning journalist for the Chicago Tribune, has done sterling work toward restoring Nelson Algren … to his position of prominence as a celebrated author.”

-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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The Death (and Possible Rebirth) of Jackowo

No Sanctuary: Are Historic Churches the Lost Souls of a City?

When He Grooved in Chi: How the City Shaped Terry Southern

Force of Nature: Lira Ensemble Founder Lucyna Migala Is Still Not Ready to Quit

Lake Shore Boulevard? Fixing the Mistake on the Lake

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