David Oliver Relin
David Oliver Relin (December 12, 1962 – November 15, 2012) was an American journalist and the co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, Three Cups of Tea, published in 2006. Relin co-wrote the book with Greg Mortenson. The book gives Mortenson's account of his transition from registered nurse and mountain-climber to humanitarian committed to reducing poverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
David Oliver Relin | |
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| Born | December 12, 1962 Rochester, New York, US |
| Died | November 15, 2012 (aged 49) Multnomah County, Oregon, US |
| Alma mater | Vassar College '85 |
| Occupation(s) | writer, magazine editor |
| Known for | co-author of Three Cups of Tea |
| Spouse | Dawn Relin |
| Awards | Michener Fellowship Kiriyama Prize |
In addition to Three Cups of Tea, Relin was a contributing editor for Parade and Skiing magazines. He won more than 40 national awards for his work as a writer and editor, including the Kiriyama Prize.
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