Photo: Presumably U.S. Navy employee given original photo's U.S. military ID number / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Paula Broadwell was born on November 9, 1972 in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Public records list Paula Broadwell as a journalist, biographer and writer. That works out to 53 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Century High School and King's College London. Notable works include All In: The Education of General David Petraeus.
My Take
Paula Broadwell fascinates me because she lived on both sides of the page: more than two decades in the US Army and then the author who chronicled General Petraeus. That dual vantage point is rare. When someone who has actually been in uniform writes about command, the result carries a weight that armchair commentary never has. I find her North Dakota roots and her training in Denver and London a compelling mix of grit and intellect. Whatever controversies surround her public story, the discipline and curiosity behind her work are real, and I respect a writer who knows her subject from the inside.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paula Broadwell
- Name (Japanese)
- ポーラ・ブロードウェル
- Reading
- ぽーら・ぶろーどうぇる
- Born
- November 9, 1972 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
- Occupation
- journalist / biographer / writer
2. Background
- High school
- Century High School
- University
- King's College London
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | All In: The Education of General David Petraeus | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula%20Broadwell
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24225
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paula Broadwell born?
Born November 9, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Paula Broadwell from?
Paula Broadwell is from Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.
What does Paula Broadwell do?
Paula Broadwell works as journalist, biographer, writer.
What is Paula Broadwell known for?
Notable works include All In: The Education of General David Petraeus.
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