Sarah Vowell
Sarah Vowell
Author • Editorb. 1969-12-27 · From United States- Books
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Sarah Vowell (born December 27, 1969, in Muskogee, Oklahoma) is an American writer, journalist, and humorist known for essays and narrative nonfiction on American history and culture. She was a contributing editor to public radio's This American Life from 1996 to 2008, and has written nonfiction books including The Partly Cloudy Patriot, Assassination Vacation, The Wordy Shipmates, Unfamiliar Fishes, and Lafayette in the Somewhat United States. She has also voiced Violet Parr in Pixar's The Incredibles films.
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Sarah Vowell is widely recognized for her distinctive narrative voice, which blends American history with personal anecdotes and witty observations. Her work often explores overlooked aspects of historical events and figures.
A good starting point for new readers is "Assassination Vacation," which offers a characteristic blend of travelogue, historical inquiry into presidential assassinations, and Vowell's signature humor.
Sarah Vowell has lent her voice to animated films, most notably as Violet Parr in Pixar's "The Incredibles" and "Incredibles 2," showcasing her unique vocal delivery beyond her written works.