Coming Home: A Stranger In The Smokies

Christensen, John Wade: - John Christensen is an award-winning journalist, author, and contributor to multiple books, including "Perfect Swing, Imperfect Lies: The Legacy of Golf's Longest Hitter," "Serve: The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation Story," and "Voices: Reflections on an American Icon in Stories and Song." He has written for various prominent publications including The New York Times and was a senior writer at CNN.com, where he contributed to award-winning specials. Christensen's diverse journalism experience covers hard news, sports, the environment, and music criticism. He has interviewed a wide range of influential figures, including Nobel Prize laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, artists, musicians, athletes, and spiritual authors. Throughout his career, he has been nominated for Pulitzer Prizes three times and has had personal encounters with famous individuals such as Muhammad Ali and Arnold Schwarzenegger.