Jodi Picoult is an American author known for her emotionally charged novels that tackle tough moral and ethical issues. She has written over 20 books, many of which have been bestsellers and adapted into movies.
Born in New York in 1966, Jodi Picoult received a degree in creative writing from Princeton University
After college, she worked in publishing and as a technical writer before becoming a full-time author
Her first book, Songs of the Humpback Whale, was published in 1992 and her career took off from there
Some of her most popular books include My Sister's Keeper, Nineteen Minutes, and The Pact
Throughout her career, Picoult has been praised for her ability to tackle tough ethical and moral issues in an accessible and thought-provoking way
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A novel about a young girl who sues her parents for the right to control her own medical treatment
A novel about a school shooting and the aftermath for those involved
A novel about a black nurse who is charged with a crime after trying to save the life of a white newborn
Jodi Picoult's writing style is accessible and easy to read, but she tackles complex ethical and moral issues in her work
Jodi Picoult was always interested in writing, but it wasn't until she took a creative writing class in college that she decided to pursue it as a career
Yes, several of Jodi Picoult's books have been adapted into movies, including My Sister's Keeper, The Pact, and The Tenth Circle
Some common themes in Jodi Picoult's work include family dynamics, health care, criminal justice, and ethical and moral dilemmas
Jodi Picoult's most popular book is probably My Sister's Keeper, which was also adapted into a movie