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Kati Marton

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Born in: Hungary
Kati Marton

In writing her novels and biographies, author Kati Marton draws on her experience as a journalist. She has reported for news outlets including NPR and ABC News, where she served as an overseas bureau chief, and is the recipient of a George Foster Peabody award for a documentary on China. Her 2009 memoir, Enemies of the People: My Family's Journey to America was a National Book Critics Circle finalist. She also works as a human rights advocate, and, from 2003 to 2008, chaired the International Women's Health Coalition. Updated 2010

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