Tom Kizzia

About the Author

Tom Kizzia is an acclaimed journalist and author whose work delves into the rugged landscapes and human stories of Alaska. With a keen eye for the interplay between wilderness and society, Kizzia has spent decades reporting on the Last Frontier's unique challenges and triumphs. His narrative nonfiction blends meticulous research with vivid storytelling, capturing the essence of lives shaped by isolation, faith, and the untamed environment. Best known for Pilgrim's Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier, Kizzia explores the Papillon family’s ill-fated quest for a utopian existence in the remote Wrangell Mountains, revealing the thin line between devotion and delusion. A former contributor to The New Yorker and other major publications, he continues to illuminate the complexities of American frontiers through his insightful prose.