Kent Russell is an American writer. He has written books and magazine pieces, with essays appearing in such publications as ''

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, The Believer,'' and ''

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Career

Russell is best known for his debut book, ''I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son.'' A collection of Russell's essays, the book documents his personal journey as a child. In 2015, Russell was recognized in

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's list of "21 New Authors You Need to Know." In July 2020, Russell published his second book, the nonfiction ''In the Land of Good Living: A Journey to the Heart of Florida''. Reviewing for ''

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'', writer Lauren Groff called the book "brilliant," adding, "I've never read an account of our gorgeous and messed-up state that is a more appropriate match of form and function. The spirit of Don Quixote presides over its buddy-trip plotline... This feels like both the real and the true story of Florida." Russell has also contributed to ''

'', ''

'', '' The Believer'', and ''

''. Russell was also a finalist for

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's Eagles Prize. In 2015, Russell was recognized in

's list of "21 New Authors You Need to Know."

Personal

Russell's sister is fellow writer

Karen Russell Karen Russell (born July 10, 1981) is an American novelist and short story writer. Her debut novel, '' Swamplandia!'', was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. In 2009 the National Book Foundation named Russell a 5 Under 35 honor ...

. He lives in

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Interviews

* ''

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'' * ''South Florida'' * ''Signature''

Bibliography

2020. 2015.

References

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