Faster How a Jewish Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Beat Hitler's Best Neal Bascomb

Neal Bascomb is a national award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of a number of books, all non-fiction narratives, all focused on inspiring stories of adventure or achievement. His work has been translated into over 15 languages, featured in several documentaries, and optioned for major film and television projects.

Born in Colorado and raised in St. Louis, he is the product of public school and lots of time playing hockey. He earned a double degree in Economics and English Literature at Miami University (Ohio), lived in Europe for several years as a journalist (London, Dublin, and Paris), and worked as an editor at St. Martin’s Press (New York). In 2000, he started writing books full time.

An avid hiker, skier, and coffee drinker, he is happily settled in Philadelphia with his family. If you’re interested in how Neal researches and writes his book, here’s an essay that provides a window into the madness on LitHub. Enjoy.