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- Full name: Arnold Stephen Jacobs, Jr.
- Born: March 20, 1968
- Birthplace: New York, New York
- Literary Genre: Non-Fiction
- Attended Brown University
- Writes for Esquire
- Outsourced his life in 2005
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A.J. Jacobs is a journalist and author, who performs sociological experiments on himself and others and then writes about his experiences. The results of his most recent experiment, living according to the rules of The Bible for one year, can be found in his new book, The Year of Living Biblically.
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Career
AJ Jacobs began his career by reading an entire set of encyclopedias then writing about his experience trying to digest and share his knowledge. He detailed his journey in the book The Know-It-All in 2005. After his debut work, Jacobs was a freelance writer then ultimately an editor for Esquire. Jacobs' latest book The Year of Living Biblically was published in 2008 and the movie rights for the project have been optioned.-
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A.J. Jacobs Questions
In Lost Season Three, "Who is Jacob"? Why does Ben take orders from Jacob? 1 AnswerWho is Jacob? That is a question many LOST fans would like answered. So far we believe Jacob is the leader of the Others. In the Hatch, Ben referred to Jacob... read more
What do you think of Jacob Wayne Peacocks art? 1 AnswerJacob Wayne peacock work is rarely understood but when you look at it you can understand why the artist has painted it read more
What is Jacob Blacks real name? 1 AnswerIf you mean who is the actor who played Jacob Black in Twilight, the answer is Taylor Lautner. read more
Who is Glen Jacobs married to and do they have children? 2 AnswersHe is Married to Maurisa Jacobs 90 23.08.1955 and he has two step daughters. ... read more
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A.J. Jacobs Personal Timeline
- March 20, 1968: Born, New York City
- 1986-90: Attended Brown University
- 2002: Read 32 volumes of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- 2005: Outsourced his life
- 2006: Lived according to The Bible for an entire year
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A.J. Jacobs Publications Timeline
- 1996: American Off-Line: The Complete Outernet Starter Kit
- 1997: Fractured Fairy Tales
- 2004: The Know-It-All
- 2007: The Year of Living Biblically
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“This is a very naughty book. Walt Disney is spinning in his cryogenic chamber.” --A.J. Jacobs, author of The... http://bit.ly/8JJbdh
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Shane Claiborne addresses the readers of Esquire: http://p2rb5.th8.us I suspect A.J. Jacobs had something to do with this.
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I just finished "The Year of Living Biblically", by A J Jacobs. I enjoyed how he helped show the endless ways the Bible can be interpreted.
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TED: Living a year bibicaly by A.J. Jacobs. Fun and smart! http://bit.ly/rvDpl
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4 of 5 stars to The Guinea Pig Diaries by A.J. Jacobs - http://bit.ly/8Dqix0
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