Curtis Sittenfeld

American author Curtis Sittenfeld's debut novel, Prep, was named by The New York Times as one of the Ten Best Books of 2005.¹ Her third novel, American Wife, was expected to be published in September 2008.

Fast Facts

1. Born: August 23, 1975
2. Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
3. Education: Stanford University and the University of Iowa²
4. Former ninth-grade English teacher³
5. Novels: Prep, The Man of My Dreams and American Wife
6. American Wife publication date: September 2, 2008⁴
7. Paramount Pictures optioned the film rights for 2005's Prep¹

American Wife

Curtis Sittenfeld's 2008 fiction novel, American Wife, is believed by some to be a "thinly veiled" account of first lady Laura Bush's life. In the book, librarian Alice Blackwell falls in love with the son of a prominent Republican family. Charlie Blackwell eventually becomes the president of the United States.⁵ Sittenfeld says Laura Bush was an inspiration for the main character, but denies Alice Blackwell is actually Mrs. Bush.⁶

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