Alice hoffman wikipedia

1. Biography of Alice Hoffman
2. Early Career
3. Literary Success
4. Adaptations and Philanthropy
5. Achievements
6. Personal Life

Biography of Alice Hoffman

Alice Hoffman, an American writer, was born in 1952 in New York City and grew up on Long Island. She graduated from high school in 1969 and went on to study English Literature at Adelphi University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1973. A year later, Hoffman obtained her Master's degree from Stanford University Creative Writing Center.

Early Career

At the age of 21, while still a student at Stanford, Hoffman wrote her first novel, "Property Of." She credits her university mentors, Professor Albert J. Guerard and his wife, writer Maclin Bocock Guerard, for helping her with her first publication, a story that appeared in the journal "Fiction." This marked the beginning of Hoffman's successful literary career when a publisher contacted her.

Literary Success

As of 2011, Hoffman has published over 21 novels, 3 collections of short stories, and 8 books for children and young adults. Her novel "Here on Earth," published in 1997, was chosen for Oprah Winfrey's Book Club and is often praised as a high-quality adaptation of Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights." "At Risk," another of her novels, made it onto recommended reading lists at many universities in the United States. The book tackles issues of AIDS and the challenges of dealing with it within a family.

Adaptations and Philanthropy

Hoffman's novel "Practical Magic" achieved considerable success, both in book form and as a film adaptation released in 1998, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Additionally, Hoffman worked as a screenwriter for the 1983 film "Independence Day." Several of her books have been adapted for the screen, including the thriller "The River King" in 2005 and the family comedy "Aquamarine" in 2006. The latter is one of her books for young readers. Her collection of short stories, "Local Girls," gained popularity as all proceeds from its sales went towards the creation of a breast cancer center at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. Hoffman herself successfully battled breast cancer in the past.

Achievements

Hoffman's novels have been translated into around twenty languages and have been published by numerous international publishing houses. Her works have appeared on "best books of the year" lists according to publications such as The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, The Los Angeles Times, People Magazine, and others. Currently, Hoffman is a visiting scholar at the Brandeis University Research Center.

Personal Life

Alice Hoffman currently resides in Boston with her spouse. Among her other notable books are "The Drowning Season" (1979), "Angel Landing" (1980), "White Horses" (1982), "Fortune's Daughter" (1985), "The Probable Future" (2003), and many more. Her latest novel, "The Red Garden," was published in 2011.