Don Winslow

Date of Birth: October 31, 1953

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Don Winslow is an acclaimed American author best known for his crime and mystery novels. Born in New York City, Winslow grew up in Perryville, Rhode Island. He attended the University of Nebraska, where he earned a degree in African History. Winslow’s diverse career path included working as a private investigator, safari guide, and movie theater manager before he turned to writing full-time. His breakthrough novel, “The Power of the Dog,” published in 2005, is part of a trilogy that examines the complexities of the drug war in the United States and Mexico. Winslow’s detailed narrative style and deep research have earned him both critical acclaim and commercial success. He continues to be a prominent voice in contemporary American literature, often using his platform to advocate for social justice issues.

5 Interesting Facts about Don Winslow

1. Don Winslow’s novel “The Force” was optioned by 20th Century Fox, with James Mangold set to direct.

2. Winslow has a background in law enforcement, having worked as a private investigator in both the United States and Europe.

3. He wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of his novel “Savages,” which was directed by Oliver Stone.

4. Winslow is a vocal critic of the War on Drugs, which is a recurring theme in many of his works.

5. He has received numerous awards, including the Raymond Chandler Award, the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger, and the RBA Prize for Crime Writing.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Don Winslow

1. “There are no sides. There’s no Sunnis and Shiites. There’s no Democrats and Republicans. There’s only haves and have-nots.”

2. “Power doesn’t corrupt people, people corrupt power.”

3. “The drug war is a perfect example of what happens when policy is based on morality instead of reality.”

4. “In war, you often don’t get to see who you’re killing, or who’s killing you.”

5. “The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values, and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.”