The Book Prize Index

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Douglas Brinkley

Explore the prize-recognized books by Douglas Brinkley represented in the index.

2

Recognized books

1

Wins

3

Lists

10

Index score

2006—2020

Recognition span

Author in the index

Douglas Brinkley has 2 books in the current index, recognized by prize programs between 2006 and 2020. The records span 3 leading prize families shown here.

Top recognition

Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence1
Los Angeles Times Book Prize1
Robert F. Kennedy Book Award1

Subject profile

Indexed works

Books by Douglas Brinkley

2 books · sorted by recognition

The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf CoastHistory20068 ptsAmerican Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space RaceHistory20192 pts
YearTitleSubjectScoreWinsListsImprint
2006The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf CoastHistory812William Morrow
2019American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space RaceHistory201Harper

All books on this page are credited to Douglas Brinkley.

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