Daniel James Brown

At-a-Glance

Full-time author of narrative nonfiction books since 2001.
Author of 'The Boys in the Boat' (2013), a New York Times bestseller for over three years and adapted into a major feature film directed by George Clooney.
Authored 'Facing the Mountain' (2021), chronicling Japanese American men and their families during World War II.
Authored 'Under a Flaming Sky' (2006) and 'The Indifferent Stars Above' (2009), focusing on historical events like the Great Hinckley Fire and the Donner Party.
Holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley.
Previously served as a Lecturer in English at Stanford University and San Jose State University.

Biography

Daniel James Brown is an American author specializing in narrative nonfiction books that explore compelling historical events. He has been a full-time author since 2001, bringing to light stories of human resilience and historical significance. His most recent work, "Facing the Mountain" (2021), chronicles the lives of four young Japanese American men and their families during World War II, focusing on the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the American internment policy.