Kim Powers

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Kim Powers is an American writer. His memoir The History of Swimming: A Memoir was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Biography, [1] and his television writing has brought him two Emmys, a Peabody Award, and three Edward R. Murrow Awards. [2] In 2007, Out named him one of their "Out 100," a list of the "top 100 most influential gays or lesbians in the country." [3]

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Early life

Powers was born in Texas [2] but currently lives in New York City and Asbury Park, New Jersey with his spouse, Jess Goldstein. [4]

He received an undergraduate degree from Austin College and a Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama. [2] [4]

Career

Powers worked at ABC News from 2008 to 2020, writing for Good Morning America and Primetime. [2] He was also a staff writer for AMC's The Lot, producer for PBS's Great Performances , as well as executive developer for other film and television projects. [2]

His coverage of 9/11 won him an Emmy and a Peabody Award, and while writing for 20/20, his team won three consecutive Edward R. Murrow Awards. [2]

Selected works

The History of Swimming (2006)

The History of Swimming: A Memoir, published August 13, 2006 by Da Capo Press, is "an examination of the unique relationship shared by twins, and a coming-of-age story of a gay man in the era of AIDS." [2]

Kirkus Reviews provided a starred review, calling the book "a powerful nod to familial bonding, written with verve and genuine affection." [5]

The book received positive reviews from Booklist [6] and The New York Times Book Review . [7] Booklist called The History of Swimming "haunting." [6]

Publishers Weekly provided a mixed review, saying the "uneven writing distracts from the story." [8] However, they noted, "Powers's strength in relating his own personal struggles within the context of his twin's holds this unique memoir together." [8]

Discussing the book, Powers was interviewed on 20/20 with Diane Sawyer, as well as with the Princeton Theological Seminary. [9]

In 2007, the book was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Biography. [1]

Dig Two Graves (2015)

Dig Two Graves was published December 4, 2015 by Gallery Books. The book received positive reviews from Booklist, [10] School Library Journal , [11] Publishers Weekly , [12] and Kirkus Reviews . [13]

Publications

Filmography

Actor

Producer

Writer

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Powers, Kim". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  3. ↑ "Rules for Being Dead". Blair. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  4. 1 2 "About Kim". Author Kim Powers. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  5. ↑ "The History of Swimming". Kirkus Reviews. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  6. 1 2 August 2006 . Retrieved 2022-01-21– via Booklist.
  7. ↑ Conant, Eve (2006-09-17). "Lost Twin". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  8. 1 2 "Nonfiction Book Review: The History of Swimming: A Memoir by Kim Powers, Author . Carroll & Graf $24.95 (289p) ISBN 978-0-7867-1723-1". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  9. ↑ Carter, Kevin L. (29 May 2007). "Searching for a Twin". Community News. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  10. ↑ Dig Two Graves. 2015-10-15. Retrieved 2022-01-21– via Booklist.
  11. ↑ "Dig Two Graves". Library Journal. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  12. ↑ "Fiction Book Review: Dig Two Graves by Kim Powers. Tyrus (F + W Media, dist.), $24.99 (304p) ISBN 978-1-4405-9192-1". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  13. ↑ "Dig Two Graves". Kirkus Reviews. 2015-08-30. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  14. ↑ Berne, Suzanne (26 December 2007). "Cluttered Minds". The Washington Post.
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