Mary Doria Russell
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Mary Doria Russell (born 1950) is an American author of science fiction.
Russell has become widely known for her two novels which explore one of science fiction's oldest concepts - First Contact with aliens. In this framework she also explores the even older issue of theodicy (how does one reconcile the idea of a benevolent deity with pain and evil in the world).
She completed her third novel, about the Resistance in Italy during World War II, in late 2004. It is to be released on February 1, 2005. She has a series of local appearances scheduled in February and March, listed at her website Mary Doria Russell Appearances (http://users.adelphia.net/~druss44121/appearances.htm).
Russell lives in Ohio with her husband, Don, and her son, Dan.
Books
- The Sparrow (1996)
- Children of God (1998)
- A Thread of Grace (2005).This book is not only about the Italian Resistance during World War II but mostly about the courageous and selfless struggle of the Italian people to help Jewish refugees from France, Germany, Belgium and other European countries. Italy was the only country allowing these refugees to seek a safe harbour on it's farmlands,cities and neighboring ports, while running for their lives from the Nazi persecution.
Awards
She has received a number of honors:
- James Tiptree, Jr. Award
- British Science Fiction Association's Best Novel Award
- Arthur C. Clarke Award
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in Science Fiction
- Cleveland Arts Council Prize for Literature
- American Library Association Readers Choice Award
- Spectrum Classics Award
- Kurd Lasswitz Preis (German Nebula)
She has also been nominated for:
- Hugo Award
- Book of the Month Club Best First Fiction Prizenl:Mary Doria Russell