Anita Diamant | |
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Born | June 27, 1951 |
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis Binghamton University |
Period | 21st century |
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Anita Diamant (born June 27, 1951) is an American author of fiction and non-fiction books.[1] She has published five novels, the most recent of which is The Boston Girl, a New York Times best seller.[2] She is best known for her 1997 novel The Red Tent, which eventually became a best seller and book club favorite.[3][4] She has also written six guides to contemporary Jewish practice, including The New Jewish Wedding, Living a Jewish Life, and The New Jewish Baby Book, as well as a collection of personal essays, Pitching My Tent.