Allen Paul
Encyclopedia
M. Allen Paul, III is an American author, former Associated Press
reporter and political speech writer. His book Katyn tells the story of three Polish
families that were affected by the Katyn Massacre
. First published by Charles Scribner's Sons
in 1991, Katyn has undergone several revisions. In 2007, the book was revised as a Polish edition entitled: Katyn: Stalin's Massacre and the Triumph of Truth. It is a best seller in Poland.
in Greensboro, North Carolina
. He earned his Masters degree in international public policy from the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University
.
, covering various issues. Later he was a speech writer for various members of state and federal government and their staff.
. When his book was first published in 1991, Katyn was widely acclaimed. The New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, New York Review of Books and many other publications gave it favorable reviews. The Times’ lengthy review included an excerpt from the book describing how the executions were carried out. The review itself was written by Robert Conquest, a leading authority on the history of the Soviet Union
. He called the book “a moving reconstruction of the human side of these events. [It] is especially valuable in its tracing of individuals and families through the barbarous darkness of the 1940s." Publisher’s Weekly called Katyn “A masterful chronicle”; and Kirkus Reviews called the book a “Powerful examination … Well researched and ably written: a fine and harrowing study.” The book was first translated into Polish in 2003. A limited number of books were printed and sold out quickly. A new edition, published in 2006 by the country’s largest publisher, Bertelsmann/Poland, became an instant bestseller.
In April, 2008 Paul was awarded the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit by the President of the Republic of Poland in a special ceremony at the Polish Embassy in Washington, DC.
Associated Press
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reporter and political speech writer. His book Katyn tells the story of three Polish
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
families that were affected by the Katyn Massacre
Katyn massacre
The Katyn massacre, also known as the Katyn Forest massacre , was a mass execution of Polish nationals carried out by the People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs , the Soviet secret police, in April and May 1940. The massacre was prompted by Lavrentiy Beria's proposal to execute all members of...
. First published by Charles Scribner's Sons
Charles Scribner's Sons
Charles Scribner's Sons, or simply Scribner, is an American publisher based in New York City, known for publishing a number of American authors including Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Kurt Vonnegut, Stephen King, Robert A. Heinlein, Thomas Wolfe, George Santayana, John Clellon...
in 1991, Katyn has undergone several revisions. In 2007, the book was revised as a Polish edition entitled: Katyn: Stalin's Massacre and the Triumph of Truth. It is a best seller in Poland.
Education
Paul earned his A.B, degree in English literature from Guilford CollegeGuilford College
Guilford College, founded in 1837 by members of the Religious Society of Friends , is an independent college whose stated mission is to: provide a transformative, practical and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker...
in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the third-largest city by population in North Carolina and the largest city in Guilford County and the surrounding Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. According to the 2010 U.S...
. He earned his Masters degree in international public policy from the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
.
Journalism and speech writing careers
He worked for the Associated Press and the Raleigh TimesRaleigh Times
The Raleigh Times was the afternoon newspaper in Raleigh, North Carolina. The history of the paper dates back to 1879 the Evening Visitor, first published in 1879. The Visitor later bought out other rival afternoon papers, the Daily Press in 1895 and the Evening Times in 1897...
, covering various issues. Later he was a speech writer for various members of state and federal government and their staff.
Writing career
Paul became interested in the Katryn Massacre while studying at SAIS in BolognaBologna
Bologna is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna, in the Po Valley of Northern Italy. The city lies between the Po River and the Apennine Mountains, more specifically, between the Reno River and the Savena River. Bologna is a lively and cosmopolitan Italian college city, with spectacular history,...
. When his book was first published in 1991, Katyn was widely acclaimed. The New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, New York Review of Books and many other publications gave it favorable reviews. The Times’ lengthy review included an excerpt from the book describing how the executions were carried out. The review itself was written by Robert Conquest, a leading authority on the history of the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
. He called the book “a moving reconstruction of the human side of these events. [It] is especially valuable in its tracing of individuals and families through the barbarous darkness of the 1940s." Publisher’s Weekly called Katyn “A masterful chronicle”; and Kirkus Reviews called the book a “Powerful examination … Well researched and ably written: a fine and harrowing study.” The book was first translated into Polish in 2003. A limited number of books were printed and sold out quickly. A new edition, published in 2006 by the country’s largest publisher, Bertelsmann/Poland, became an instant bestseller.
In April, 2008 Paul was awarded the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit by the President of the Republic of Poland in a special ceremony at the Polish Embassy in Washington, DC.