John Grisham is a best-selling American author of legal thrillers, whose books have been translated into 42 languages and sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
John Grisham was born on February 8, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
He began his career as a lawyer and politician, serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1983 to 1990.
In 1989, he published his first novel, A Time to Kill, which went on to become a bestseller after being reissued in 1992.
Grisham's second novel, The Firm, was also a huge success, selling over 7 million copies in the United States alone.
Since then, Grisham has published over 30 novels, many of which have been adapted into successful movies.
In addition to his writing, Grisham is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of literacy and education.
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Grisham's debut novel, published in 1989, is a legal thriller set in the deep south and follows the trial of a black man who kills the white men who raped his daughter.
Grisham's second novel, published in 1991, follows a young lawyer who is recruited by a prestigious law firm that turns out to be involved in criminal activity.
Grisham's 1992 novel follows a law student who discovers a conspiracy that leads to the assassination of two Supreme Court Justices.
Grisham's 1993 novel follows a young boy who hires a lawyer after he witnesses a mafia boss commit suicide, leading him to be pursued by both the mafia and the FBI.
Grisham's 1995 novel follows a young lawyer who takes on a big insurance company in a case involving a young man with leukemia who was denied coverage for an experimental treatment.
John Grisham has written over 30 novels.
John Grisham's most famous book is probably 'The Firm', which has sold over 7 million copies in the United States alone.
For the most part, yes. While Grisham has written some non-legal novels, such as 'A Painted House', the majority of his books are legal thrillers.
Yes, many of them. Some of the most notable adaptations include 'The Firm', 'The Pelican Brief', and 'A Time to Kill'.
Yes, John Grisham is involved in many philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the areas of literacy and education.