Sarah Kendzior

Sarah Kendzior was an American author, journalist, and podcaster, best known for her book The View from Flyover Country, which became a New York Times bestseller. She was a prominent figure in the Resistance movement against the Donald Trump presidency, and her work was widely read and discussed by Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and other prominent MSNBC personalities. Kendzior's writing often focused on the intersection of politics, economics, and social justice, and she was a frequent guest on NPR, CNN, and BBC News. Her work was also influenced by her experiences growing up in Independence, Missouri, and her observations of the 2016 United States presidential election and its aftermath, including the Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections.

● Early Life and Education

Kendzior grew up in Independence, Missouri, and developed an interest in journalism and writing at a young age, inspired by authors such as Hunter S. Thompson and George Orwell. She attended Independence High School and later studied English literature at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where she was influenced by the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. After college, Kendzior worked as a ghostwriter and freelance writer, contributing to publications such as The Guardian, Salon, and The Huffington Post, and developing a network of contacts and sources, including Glenn Greenwald and Julian Assange.

● Career

Kendzior's career as a journalist and author took off in the early 2010s, when she began writing about politics and social justice for online publications such as The Daily Kos and Crooks and Liars. She was a frequent contributor to The New Republic, Mother Jones, and The Nation, and her work was widely read and shared by Twitter users, including influencers such as Nicholas Kristof and Glenn Thrush. Kendzior was also a popular guest on podcasts such as The Rachel Maddow Show, Pod Save America, and The Daily Beans, and she developed a following among fans of The New York Times and The Washington Post.

● The View from Flyover Country

Kendzior's book The View from Flyover Country was published in 2015 and became a surprise bestseller, thanks in part to its endorsement by Gloria Steinem and Rebecca Traister. The book is a collection of essays that explore the experiences of working-class Americans, particularly in the Midwest, and it touches on themes such as income inequality, racism, and sexism. Kendzior's writing was praised by The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Harper's Magazine, and she was compared to authors such as Barbara Ehrenreich and Naomi Klein. The book's success was also fueled by its adoption by book clubs and reading groups across the United States, including those affiliated with Oprah's Book Club and The New York Times Book Review.

● They Knew

He Was a Con Man Kendzior's second book, They Knew He Was a Con Man, was published in 2020 and explores the Donald Trump presidency and its aftermath, including the Mueller Report and the Impeachment of Donald Trump. The book is based on Kendzior's reporting and research, as well as her own experiences as a whistleblower and activist. Kendzior's writing was praised by The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The Boston Globe, and she was interviewed by Anderson Cooper, Chris Hayes, and other prominent journalists. The book's publication was also covered by CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News, and it sparked a wider conversation about the 2020 United States presidential election and the future of American democracy.

● Personal Life

Kendzior was married to Jason Kendzior and had two children, and she lived in St. Louis, Missouri, where she was involved in local politics and activism. She was a feminist and a progressive, and she was inspired by the work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Angela Davis, and Cornel West. Kendzior was also a mental health advocate, and she wrote about her own experiences with anxiety and depression in The View from Flyover Country and other publications, including The Mighty and Psychology Today.

● Death and Legacy

Kendzior died on September 2, 2022, at the age of 46, after a long battle with cancer. Her death was mourned by fans and colleagues across the United States, including authors such as Glenn Greenwald and Lauren Duca, and journalists such as Nicholas Kristof and Glenn Thrush. Kendzior's legacy as a journalist and author continues to be felt, and her work remains widely read and studied by scholars and students of American politics and social justice, including those at Harvard University, Yale University, and University of California, Berkeley. Her writing has also been recognized by PEN America and the National Book Foundation, and she will be remembered as a pioneering figure in the Resistance movement against the Donald Trump presidency. Category:American journalists