Author john gunther biography of william
Born in Chicago, John Gunther began a career in journalism in as a reporter for the Chicago Daily News.
John Gunther, the son of Eugene and Lizette Guenther, was born in Chicago on 30th August, Both his parents were children of German immigrants..
John Gunther
American journalist (–)
For the Australian public servant, see John Gunther (public servant).
Not to be confused with John Gunter.
John Gunther | |
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Born | John Guenther ()August 30, Lakeview, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Died | May 29, () (aged68) |
Almamater | University of Chicago (BPhil) |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, author |
Notable work | Inside U.S.A () Death Be Not Proud () |
Spouses | Frances Fineman (m.; div.)Jane Perry Vandercook (m.) |
Children | 3 |
John Gunther (August 30, May 29, ) was an American journalist and writer.
His success came primarily by a series of popular sociopolitical works, known as the "Inside" books (), including the best-selling Inside U.S.A. in However, he is now best known for his memoir Death Be Not Proud (), on the death of his teenage son, Johnny Gunther, from a brain tumor.
Life
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