John Irving is an American writer of novels and screenplays. He has won the National Book Award for Fiction as well an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
HIS THEMES
Fictional biographies that mask larger issues such as abortion, sexuality, single parenthood, religion and more
RECOMMENDED FOR
those who are intrigued by the human condition and not frightened by page extent
TRIVIA
* Frequently features bears in his books
* Often writes stories within stories
* Was a wrestler in high school
* Wrote the screenplay for his book Cider House Rules
READING SHELF
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP
Garp narrates the story of his life, from being raised by a single mother to becoming a successful writer
APRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY
After Owen Meany accidently kills his best friend’s mother, religion transforms his worldview entirely
THE CIDER HOUSE RULES
The tale of Homer Wells who assists Dr Wilbur Larch with pregnancies, childbirth and abortions
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