Author: Susan Choi
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Biography
Susan Choi is an accomplished American novelist and educator, renowned for her intricate narratives and deep explorations of identity, history, and personal upheaval. Born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1969 to a Korean father and a Jewish-American mother, Choi's multicultural background significantly influences her writing. She holds a Bachelor's degree in literature from Yale University and an MFA from Cornell University.
Choi's literary career took off with her debut novel, "The Foreign Student" (1998), which won the Asian American Literary Award for its sensitive portrayal of a Korean war survivor navigating life in a Southern American college. Her subsequent novels, including "American Woman" (2003), a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and "A Person of Interest" (2008), have been critically acclaimed for their complex characters and psychological depth.
In 2019, Choi won the prestigious National Book Award for Fiction with her novel "Trust Exercise," a masterful examination of adolescence and the blurry lines between truth and fiction. An influential voice in contemporary literature, Choi also teaches creative writing, nurturing the next generation of writers with her expertise and passion.