Sasha Abramsky

Sasha Abramsky is a journalist and author whose work explores social justice, politics, and cultural trends. His writing has appeared in prominent publications such as "The Atlantic", "The New York Times", "The Guardian", and "The Nation", among others. He is the author of nine books, including "Little Wonder: The Fabulous Story of Lottie Dod, the World's First Female Sports Superstar", a biography of the pioneering athlete. His other works span genres from criminal justice to memoir, reflecting his wide-ranging interests.

Born and raised in the UK, Abramsky studied politics, philosophy, and economics at Oxford University before moving to the US in his early twenties. His career has taken him across London, New York, and California, where he now resides. Beyond journalism, he has contributed book reviews, travel essays, and articles on sports and music, showcasing his versatility as a writer. Abramsky also teaches writing part-time at the University of California, Davis.

When not writing or teaching, Abramsky enjoys traveling, playing tennis and piano, and skiing. His global perspective and multidisciplinary approach continue to inform his insightful commentary on contemporary issues.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Hard Time Blues: How Politics Built a Prison Nation 2002
2 Ill-equipped: U.S. Prisons and Offenders With Mental Illness 2003
3 Conned: How Millions Went to Prison, Lost the Vote, And Helped Send George W. Bush to the White House 2006
4 American Furies: Crime, Punishment, and Vengeance in the Age of Mass Imprisonment 2007
5 The American Way of Poverty: How the Other Half Still Lives 2013
6 The House of Twenty Thousand Books 2014
7 Jumping at Shadows: The Triumph of Fear and the End of the American Dream 2017
8 Little Wonder: The Fabulous Story of Lottie Dod, the World’s First Female Sports Superstar 2020
9 Chaos Comes Calling: The Battle Against the Far-Right Takeover of Small-Town America 2024