Bob Welch (born c. 1954) is an American author, speaker, teacher and newspaper columnist from Oregon. He writes a column for The Register-Guard, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon. He has been honored multiple times by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists,[1] and won many awards, including The Seattle Times C.B. Blethen Award for Distinguished Feature Writing.
Bob Welch | |
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| Born | 1954 (age 69–70) Corvallis, Oregon, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon |
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Career
editWelch worked at The Register-Guard full-time from 1989 to 2013. As a columnist at The Register-Guard in Eugene, Oregon, Welch was twice honored by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists for “best column” and is a two-time winner of the “best writing” category in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s contest. Other honors include the Seattle Times C.B. Blethen Memorial Award for Distinguished Feature Writing.[2]
Personal life
editWelch grew up in Corvallis, Oregon, graduating from Corvallis High School. After high school, Welch studied at University of Oregon and graduated in 1976. [2]
Welch lives in Eugene, Oregon with his wife Sally.[2]
Published works
editAmong his books are:
- Cross Purposes: One believer's struggle to reconcile the peace of Christ with the rage of the Far Right. A Memoir"
(Ragamuffin books, 2021)
- 52 Little Lessons from a Christmas Carol (Thomas Nelson, 2015)
- 52 Little Lessons from Les Miserables (Thomas Nelson, 2014)
- The Keyboard Kitten: Gets Oregonized (penwax design, 2014)
- The Keyboard Kitten: An Oregon Children's Story (penwax design, 2013)
- My Seasons: A Literary Celebration of Sports and Life (AO Creative, 2006)
- My Oregon (AO Creative), a compilation of columns he wrote between 1999 and 2005
- American Nightingale: The Story of Francis Slanger, Forgotten Heroine of Normandy (Atria, 2001)
- Where Roots Grow Deep: Stories of Family, Love, and Legacy (Harvest House Publishers, 1999)
- A Father for All Seasons (Harvest House Publishers, 1998)
References
edit- ^ "Column Writing Contests".
- ^ a b c "(What) About Bob". Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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