Alan Elsner Biography
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Author and journalist Alan Elsner puts all the knowledge and experience gained in a 30-year international career reporting the world's top stories into his new novel 'The Nazi Hunter.”
'The Nazi Hunter” - a gripping thriller based on meticulous research and inside knowledge. It weaves together fierce partisan politics, the search for ex-Nazi war criminals, romance, music, and a crazed far-right militia intent on bringing down the government. It's a compelling and intelligent tale that both excites and profoundly moves the reader.
In 2004, Elsner's widely acclaimed first book “Gates of Injustice,” focused a harsh spotlight of truth on America's prison system. It was praised by liberals and conservatives alike for its fairness, accuracy and humanity.
In 2005, Elsner's second book “Guarded by Angels” appeared. A memoir of survival and resistance during World War II, it was immediately hailed as a major new addition to the literature of the Holocaust.
In 2006, Elsner was awarded a Knight International Press Fellowship to spend nine months in Romania starting in October 2006 teaching journalism and advancing a free and democratic media.
Alan Elsner has 30 years' experience in journalism, covering stories ranging from the September 11, 2001 attacks on America and the crisis in the Middle East to the 2000 Presidential election and the end of the Cold War. He has reported from over 40 countries and almost all of the 50 states.
Elsner’s father was born and raised in Nowy Sacz and also attended the university in Cracow from 1936-39. He later was an artillery officer in the Kosciuszko Brigade (a Polish regiment attached to the Red Army) and rose to the rank of captain. He was wounded near Stettin (then Germany, now Szczecin). His grandfather also fought for Poland in the war against Russia in 1920.
Career Highlights
Knight International Press Fellow (2006/7)
Teaching journalism to professionals and university students in Romania, Hungary and Moldova. Based in Bucharest.
National Correspondent, Reuters News Service (2001-2006)
Covered 9/11 attacks and aftermath, Iraq war, Afghanistan invasion, war on terrorism, homeland security, social issues.
Chief Political Correspondent (1994-2000)
Headed teams covering 1996 and 2000 presidential elections. Managed public opinion poll, interviewed presidential candidates Bush and Gore, traveled with President Clinton on Air Force One.
State Department Correspondent (1989-1994)
Traveled with Secretary of State James Baker, covered end of Cold War, reunification of Germany, first Gulf War, invasion of Panama.
Chief Correspondent Nordic Countries (1987-1989)
Based in Stockholm, also managed bureaus in Oslo, Copenhagen, and Helsinki.
Correspondent, London (1985-1987)
Reuters Jerusalem Correspondent (1980-1985)
Reporter, The Jerusalem Post (1978-1980)
