Anthony Doerr is an American author born in 1973. He is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "All the Light We Cannot See," as well as his other works of fiction, non-fiction, and short stories. Doerr has received numerous awards and honors for his writing, including the National Book Award, the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and the Story Prize. His writing often explores themes of human nature, memory, and the power of language. He currently lives in Idaho with his wife and twin sons.