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Mitchell Zuckoff is a professor of journalism at Boston University. He is the author of Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II. His previous books are: Robert Altman: The Oral Biography, one of Amazon.com's "Best Books of 2009"; Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend, a New York Times Editors' Choice book; and Choosing Naia: A Family's Journey, which received the Christopher Award and was named a Massachusetts Honor Book. He is co-author of Judgment Ridge: The True Story Behind the Dartmouth Murders, which was a finalist for the Edgar Award.

Zuckoff's magazine work has appeared in The New Yorker, Fortune, and other national and regional publications. He is...more


Average rating: 3.78 · 10,278 ratings · 1,568 reviews · 7 distinct works · Similar authors
Lost in Shangri-la
3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 9,488 ratings — published 2011 — 19 editions
Frozen in Time: An Epic Sto...
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 260 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions
Ponzi's Scheme: The True St...
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 241 ratings — published 2004 — 13 editions
Robert Altman: The Oral Bio...
4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 154 ratings — published 2009 — 7 editions
Choosing Naia: A Family's J...
3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 98 ratings — published 2002 — 2 editions
Judgment Ridge
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3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 180 ratings — published 2003 — 8 editions
Barnum: The Greatest Showman
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Thanks very much for the kind words about "Lost in Shangri-La." (I hope you enjoy "Frozen in Time," too.) If your school chooses "Shangri-La"...more
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Frozen in Time by Mitchell Zuckoff
" Frozen in Time is very well written and Zuckoff made me feel like I was actually there, witnessing everything that happened in 1942-43. I felt the cold, the frustration, the hunger, and the innumerable other obstacles the men of the B-17 had to co... " Read more of this review »
Frozen in Time by Mitchell Zuckoff
" This book is excellent. If you're a fan of "UNBROKEN" this is a must read. It's amazing what elements the human experience can endure. This book also makes me want to explore the ice cap but only from a distance. Excellent narrative, excellent sty... " Read more of this review »
Frozen in Time by Mitchell Zuckoff
" This is my first Zuckoff book and I am adding him to my authors-to-watch list for sure. The way he captures this tale of survival leaves you glued to each page. Krakauer fans will love this one. http://www.thewellreadredhead.com/201... " Read more of this review »
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“Fear is something I don’t think you experience unless you have a choice. If you have a choice, then you’re liable to be afraid. But without a choice, what is there to be afraid of? You just go along doing what has to be done.”
Mitchell Zuckoff, Lost in Shangri-la

“fear is something i don't you experience unless you have a choice. If you have a choice, you're liable to be afraid. But without a choice, what is there to be afraid of? You just go along and do what has to be done.".,”
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Mitchell Zuckoff, the author of the smash New York Times bestseller Lost in Shangri-La, delivers a gripping true story of endurance, bravery, ingenuit...more



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