Matthew Goodman
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About the Author
Matthew Goodman is the author of four previous books of nonfiction. His book Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around the World was a national bestseller. His most recent book, The City Game: Triumph, Scandal, and a Legendary Basketball Team, received the 2019-20 New York City Book Award and was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. He has appeared on numerous national radio shows, including NPR’s The Diane Rehm Show, All Things Considered, Back Story, and On the Media, and podcasts such as History Unplugged and Hang Up and Listen.