Scott Anderson Livres

Falling Up,  which recently received the 1st Literary Award of Letras Lavadas in conjunction with PEN Açores, is a moving personal essay about the struggle to become an authentic, vulnerable, purpose-driven man in the 21st century and, ultimately, about making one's dream a reality. Along the way, award-winning poet, Scott Edward Anderson learns to see the world anew through the eyes of his children, through a deep engagement with the natural world, and through learning―and teaching others―to tell stories in a more personal way. Falling Up is a late bloomer's coming-of-age story as much as it is a book about choice, intention, and commitment.

Written by leading researchers in the field, this guide to improving your mood explains how gut health drives psychological well being.

This is a thrilling and revelatory narrative of one of the most epic and consequential periods in 20th century history - the Arab Revolt, and the secret game to control the Middle East.

Lying, stealing, and invading weave a captivating narrative in this enthralling tale. The skilled storytelling of Anderson elevates these themes, drawing readers into a world where deception and intrigue reign. The narrative promises to engage and entertain, showcasing the complexities of human behavior through a compelling lens.

Fantastic. -PBS Newshour A mammoth undertaking. . . . A fascinating look into the region's history, the forces of tribalism, and the global implications of an Arab world in revolt. -Charlie Rose

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lawrence in Arabia, a gripping history of the early years of the Cold War, the CIA's covert battles against communism, and the tragic consequences which still affect America and the world today

The story follows Olivia, who faces the early loss of her father and a subsequent move to live with her grandmother. A trip to Vermont with her aunt and grandmother opens up new experiences and transformations in Olivia's life, suggesting themes of family, change, and resilience.

A swashbuckling Texan, a teller of tall tales, a womanizer, and a renegade, Fred Cuny spent his life in countries rent by war, famine, and natural disasters, saving many thousands of lives through his innovative and sometimes controversial methods of relief work. Cuny earned his nickname "Master of Disaster" for his exploits in Kurdistan, Somalia, and Bosnia. But when he arrived in the rogue Russian republic of Chechnya in the spring of 1995, raring to go and eager to put his ample funds from George Soros to good use, he found himself in the midst of an unimaginably savage war of independence, unlike any he had ever before encountered. Shortly thereafter, he disappeared in the war-rocked highlands, never to be seen again.Who was Cuny really working for? Was he a CIA spy? Who killed him, and why? In search of the answers, Scott Anderson traveled to Chechnya on a hazardous journey that started as as a magazine assignment and ended as a personal mission. The result is a galvanizing adventure story, a chilling picture of "the  new world order," and a tour de force of literary journalism.

Exploring the dark legacy of Ed Gein, known for inspiring iconic horror characters, this collection of short stories delves into a twisted alternate reality where Gein, a reclusive figure, has fathered a family. The narratives weave through themes of crime, sexual deviancy, and mental instability, touching on elements like MK-Ultra and prison life. This unique perspective offers a chilling examination of how one man's notorious past could have unfolded in a bizarre, yet compelling, universe.