Michael Collins
Biography
Michael Collins was born in Limerick, Ireland, and his literary work has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize, won the Kerry Ingredients Book of the Year Award, awarded a Pushcart Prize, and has been translated into several languages. Collins is also a world-class distance runner, whose winning achievements include the North Pole Marathon, Everest Challenge Marathon, and a bronze medal at the 2010 World 100k Championships. Collins lives in South Bend, Indiana.