Last Updated: 26 Jun, 2023 | Views: 430
Age: 73
Profession: Author
Other Profession(s): NoveList
Famous For: Author Of Fiction And Non-Fiction Books
Higher Education: Binghamton University
Net Worth: $5 Million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography):
Anita Diamant was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 27th, 1951. "The Red Tent," her best-selling novel, has been translated into 28 languages and has sold over three million copies worldwide. "The Boston Girl," "Good Harbor," and "Day After Night" are among Diamant's many other books. She is known for weaving complex narratives that explore the lives of women and their experiences in society. Anita Diamant has gained much respect in the literary world with her keen insights and nuanced storytelling.
Anita Diamant Career:
1973: Anita Diamant graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Washington University in St. Louis.
1975: Anita Diamant earned a Master of Arts degree in English from the State University of New York at Binghamton.
1975-1977: Anita Diamant wrote for publications such as The Boston Globe and The Boston Phoenix as a freelance writer and journalist.
1977-1985: She was a founding member and contributing editor of Lilith magazine, published by Jewish feminists.
1985: Anita Diamant published her first book, "The New Jewish Wedding," a guide to Jewish wedding rituals and customs.
1997: Anita Diamant published her first novel, "The Red Tent." A television miniseries was produced based on the novel, which is a retelling of Dinah's story from her perspective.
2001: Anita Diamant published "Good Harbor," her second novel about two childhood friends in a small Massachusetts town.
2004: Anita Diamant published her third novel, "The Last Days of Dogtown.". Set in early 1800s Massachusetts, the story focuses on a ghost town.
2007: Anita Diamant published her fourth novel, "Day After Night." After World War II, Jewish refugees were detained in an Israeli detention camp called "Day After Night."
2014: She published her fifth novel, "The Boston Girl," about the early 1900s life of an immigrant Jewish girl in Boston.
Anita Diamant Popular Books:
"The Red Tent" (1997) - This novel reimagines the biblical story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, and her life in a society of women.
"The Boston Girl" (2014) - This novel tells the story of Addie Baum, a Jewish immigrant growing up in Boston in the early 20th century.
"Day After Night" (2009) - This novel is set in a British detention camp in Palestine in 1945 and follows the lives of four young women who survived the Holocaust and are seeking to rebuild their lives.
"Good Harbor" (2001) - This novel explores the friendship between two women, Kathleen and Joyce, as they navigate their lives and relationships on Cape Ann in Massachusetts.
Anita Diamant Unknown Facts:
Anita Diamant grew up in a secular household before converting to Judaism. The experience of converting to Judaism led her to write "Choosing a Jewish Life: A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and Their Families."
Anita Diamant speaks out about the importance of gender equality in the Jewish community and advocates for women's rights.