Robert Timberg
Robert Richard "Bob" Timberg (June 16, 1940 – September 6, 2016[1]) was an American journalist, writer, and author of four books, including The Nightingale's Song.[2]
Bob Timberg | |
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| Born | June 16, 1940 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | September 6, 2016 (aged 76) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy Stanford University |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, author, and editor |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Timberg, Kelley Andrews |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Sammy Timberg, Rosemarie Sinnott |
Timberg was raised in the New York City area. His father was musician and composer Sammy Timberg. He received his college education at the United States Naval Academy and his journalism degree at Stanford University. He served with the United States Marine Corps in South Vietnam from March 1966 to February 1967. He worked for many years as a reporter for The Evening Sun and The Baltimore Sun. He is also the author of John McCain: An American Odyssey[3] and State of Grace: A Memoir of Twilight Time, a book about his experiences with sandlot football and growing up.[4]
Robert Timberg, who was disfigured by a land mine as a Marine in Vietnam, went on to become a successful journalist. His memoir Blue Eyed Boy charts his struggle to recover from his wounds.[5]
Timberg had four children: Scott, Craig, Amanda and Sam.
Author
Alongside his successful career as a journalist and editor, Timberg authored four books.
- The Nightingale's Song (1995) ISBN 0684803011
- John McCain: An American Odyssey (1999) ISBN 141655985X
- State of Grace: A Memoir of Twilight Time (2005) ISBN 0684855623
- Blue-Eyed Boy: A Memoir (2014) ISBN 1594205663
References
- Bernstein, Adam (September 7, 2016). "Robert Timberg, Marine and journalist who wrote about Vietnam's scarring legacy, dies at 76". Washington Post. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- "The Nightingale's Song by Robert Timberg". Booknotes.org. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- Simon & Schuster bio of Timberg
- "All Things Considered", NPR, Oct. 15, 2004
- Gross, Terry (July 29, 2014). "In 'Blue Eyed Boy,' Author Reveals Long Recovery From Facial Burns". Fresh Air. NPR.