Mark Budman

Mark is a refugee writing about immigration, aging, and chronic pain. His books include “My Life at First Try” (Counterpoint Press), “An Accidental American Odyssey” and “The Most Excellent Immigrant” (both Livingston Press), “Short, Vigorous Roots” (with Sue O’Neill, Ooligan Press). His short fiction has appeared in “Virginia Quarterly” and “The Mississippi Review.” “Short, Vigorous Roots” was the 2022 Foreword Indies winner. “Kirkus Review” named “The Most Excellent Immigrant” one of the best