The Book Prize Index

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Portrait of Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel

American author, historian and broadcaster (1912-2008).

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4

Recognized books

2

Wins

4

Lists

22

Index score

1975—2002

Recognition span

Author in the index

Studs Terkel has 4 books in the current index, recognized by prize programs between 1975 and 2002. The records span 3 leading prize families shown here.

Top recognition

National Book Awards2
Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize1
Pulitzer Prize1

Subject profile

Indexed works

Books by Studs Terkel

4 books · sorted by recognition

"The Good War": An Oral History of World War IIWar & Military198510 ptsAmerican Dreams: Lost and FoundSociety & Culture19814 ptsWorkingSociety & Culture19754 ptsWill the Circle Be Unbroken?: Reflections on Death Rebirth and Hunger for a FaithReligion—4 pts
YearTitleSubjectScoreWinsListsImprint
1985"The Good War": An Oral History of World War IIWar & Military1011Pantheon
1981American Dreams: Lost and FoundSociety & Culture401Ballantine Books
1975WorkingSociety & Culture401Avon Books
—Will the Circle Be Unbroken?: Reflections on Death Rebirth and Hunger for a FaithReligion411Unknown

All books on this page are credited to Studs Terkel.

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