Glenn Stout (born 5 September 1958) is an American journalist and writer best known for his 2009 book Young Woman and the Sea, about the first woman to swim the English Channel, Gertrude Ederle. The book was adapted into the 2024 film of the same name, starring Daisy Ridley.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Stout has served as series editor of The Best American Sports Writing, and is the founding editor of The Year's Best Sports Writing. He is the author of Tiger Girl and the Candy Kid, Fenway 1912, Nine Months at Ground Zero.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (1 February 2024). "Daisy Ridley Movie 'Young Woman And The Sea' Officially Swimming From Disney+ To May Theatrical Release – Update". Deadline. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ Kenny, Glenn (30 May 2024). "'Young Woman and the Sea' Review: Fighting Sexism and Rough Waters". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Glenn Stout". HarperCollins Publishers. Retrieved 30 July 2024.