Gwen Strauss

Gwen Strauss is an American poet and author known for her powerful narrative nonfiction. She serves as the Executive Director of the Dora Maar House, an artist residency program in Ménerbes, France, where she has lived for many years. Her acclaimed book "The Nine" tells the extraordinary true story of nine young women who formed a tight bond in a French Resistance network during World War II and escaped from a Nazi death march together. Strauss combines meticulous historical research with lyrical prose, bringing to light forgotten stories of courage and resilience. Her work has been recognized internationally for its compelling storytelling and historical significance.