David Finkel

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David Finkel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author whose work has illuminated the human cost of war and the lasting challenges faced by America’s veterans. Through deeply reported, character-driven storytelling, Finkel has chronicled the experiences of service members, veterans, and their families with extraordinary compassion and insight.

A longtime reporter for The Washington Post, Finkel received the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting and has covered conflicts around the world. His acclaimed books, The Good Soldiers and Thank You for Your Service, offer an unflinching look at the realities of combat and the often-overlooked struggles veterans face as they transition home. His bestselling book The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America received the National Book Critics Circle Award and was named one of the best books of the year by numerous publications.

Finkel’s work has helped shape the national conversation around military service, post-traumatic stress, and the sacrifices made not only by those who serve, but also by their families. His reporting reminds us that honoring our veterans extends beyond words of gratitude—it includes ensuring they have access to the resources, support, and justice they have earned.

As Jacksonville Area Legal Aid honors the Florida Veterans Legal Helpline, David Finkel’s keynote will offer a powerful perspective on service, sacrifice, resilience, and our collective responsibility to those who have defended our freedoms.

For more information about David Finkel, please visit his speaker profile at the Lyceum Agency.