Recent Publicity

New York Times Book Review featured Algren. 

Booklist raves in a starred review, "In the first Algren biography in more than two decades, Wisniewski reintroduces with fresh insight this signature American writer." 

Mary Wisniewski, author of Algren, was interviewed on WGN-TV's "Midday Fix". Click here to see the video.

Chicago Tribune says, "[Algren] was always one of us. Post-Wisniewski, he may be even more so."

Publishers Weekly says, "With this comprehensive biography, Wisniewski, award-winning journalist for the Chicago Tribune, has done sterling work toward restoring Nelson Algren (1909–1981) to his position of prominence as a celebrated author."

Kirkus Reviews says, "It's good to have the irascible, bohemian chronicler of the streets back via this top-notch biography."