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Jedwin's latest book, Our Brother's Keeper — a Vietnam War memoir dealing with the death of his younger brother Jeff, a Marine Corps rifleman who was killed in action during the 1968 Tet Offensive — is being used by the Veteran's Administration and the Wounded Warrior program to assist returning veterans and their families.

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Jedwin's second book, Fatal Treasure — the untold story of legendary treasure hunter Mel Fisher and his decades-long search for the Atocha, the richest of all Spanish treasure galleons — has been optioned Hollywood and is presently under consideration to become a major motion picture.

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While covering Evander Holyfield's successful quest to become the heavyweight champion of the world, Jedwin befriended Mills Lane — the celebrated boxing referee, circuit court judge, and TV personality — which resulted in his writing of Lane's biography, Let's Get It On.

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BIOGRAPHY

57 Awards

36 years of writing

The recipient of 57 major writing awards Jedwin Smith twice was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize — in 1984 for his coverage of the U.S. Marine Corps peace-keeping force in Beirut, Lebanon; and in 1986 for his extensive coverage of the Eritrea-Ethiopia civil war, for which he was a Pulitzer finalist.

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NEWS & EVENTS
In The Works

Jedwin is presently working on a novel dealing with a long-lost Civil War diary, the search for which impacts a fractured father-son relationship.

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REVIEWS
OUR BROTHER'S KEEPER

"A powerful story of brotherhood, bravery and healing."
- Reader's Digest Editors' Choice
featured selection, March 2005

FATAL TREASURE

"An engaging account of a remarkable treasure hunt."
- George Cohen, American Library Association

LET'S GET IT ON

"An interesting memoir for boxing fans."
- Reed Business Information, Inc.

Jedwin has gone wherever the story demanded — from war zones in Africa to the ocean's depths. He has co-piloted WWII fighter aircraft, and fought a 3-round exhibition bout against Mike Quarry, the No. 1-ranked light heavyweight contender.