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Kim Powers is an American writer. His memoir The History of Swimming: A Memoir was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Biography,[1] and his television writing has brought him two Emmies, a Peabody Award, and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.[2] In 2007, Out named him one of their "Out 100," a list of the "top 100 most influential gays or lesbians in the country."[3]

Early life

Powers was born in Texas[2] but currently lives in New York City and Asbury Park, New Jersey with his spouse, Jess Goldstein.[4]

He received an undergraduate degree from Austin College and a Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama.[2][4]

Career

Powers worked at ABC News from 2008 to 2020, writing for Good Morning America and Primetime.[2] He was also a staff writer for AMC's The Lot, producer for PBS's Great Performances, as well as executive developer for other film and television projects.[2]

His coverage of 9/11 won him an Emmy and a Peabody Award, and while writing for 20/20, his team won three consecutive Edward R. Murrow Awards.[2]

Selected works

The History of Swimming (2006)

The History of Swimming: A Memoir, published August 13, 2006 by Da Capo Press, is "an examination of the unique relationship shared by twins, and a coming-of-age story of a gay man in the era of AIDS."[2]

Kirkus Reviews provided a starred review, calling the book "a powerful nod to familial bonding, written with verve and genuine affection."[5]

The book received positive reviews from Booklist[6] and The New York Times Book Review.[7] Booklist called The History of Swimming "haunting."[6]

Publishers Weekly provided a mixed review, saying the "uneven writing distracts from the story."[8] However, they noted, "Powers's strength in relating his own personal struggles within the context of his twin's holds this unique memoir together."[8]

Discussing the book, Powers was interviewed on 20/20 with Diane Sawyer, as well as with the Princeton Theological Seminary.[9]

In 2007, the book was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Biography.[1]

Dig Two Graves (2015)

Dig Two Graves was published December 4, 2015 by Gallery Books. The book received positive reviews from Booklist,[10] School Library Journal,[11] Publishers Weekly,[12] and Kirkus Reviews.[13]

Publications

• The History of Swimming: A Memoir (2006)
• Capote in Kansas: A Ghost Story (2007)
• Dig Two Graves (2015)
• Rules for Being Dead (2020)

Filmography

Actor

• Finding North (1998)

Producer

• 20/20 (2018)
• The Lot (1999)

Writer

• The Year: 2020 (2020)
• What Would You Do? (2020)
• 20/20 (2008, 2010, 2017)
• The Year: 2019 (2019)
• Countdown to the Oscars: 15 Movies That Changed American Cinema (2015)
• 25 Years of Sexy: People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive! (2010)
• The Barbara Walters Summer Special (2008-2009)
• Fallen Idol (2005)
• Primetime Live: Brad Pitt's Journey to Africa (2005)
• My Big Wild You're-Not-Gonna-Believe This Wedding (2003)
• The Lot (1999)
• Finding North (1998)

References

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