Birthdate: February 3, 1907
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: October 16, 1997
James A. Michener was a prolific American writer known for his extensive body of work that includes over 40 books. His fictional family sagas are set in various geographic locales with detailed historical backgrounds. Many of his works became bestsellers and were featured by the Book of the Month Club. Notable books include “Tales of the South Pacific,” which won him the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, as well as “Hawaii,” “Centennial,” “Alaska,” and “Texas.” Michener was also recognized for his meticulous research and non-fiction works, such as “Iberia” and “Sports in America.” His works were adapted into Broadway musicals and feature films. Additionally, Michener authored critical works like “Presidential Lottery,” sharing his views on the U.S. Electoral College system.
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