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- Born: 1964
- Birthplace: Cork, Ireland
- Childhood in the Netherlands
- Graduated from Girton College, Cambridge
- Previous Occupation: Attorney
- Married to Sally Singer, Vogue editor
- Published three novels and one non-fiction work
- Regularly writes for the Atlantic Monthly
- Finalist for the Man Booker Prize.The New York Times: Booker Prize Shortlist Is Announced (September 9, 2008)
- Winner of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner AwardWashington Post: PEN/Faulkner Award Goes to Joseph O'Neill (February 26, 2009)
- Netherland is listed as one of the 10 Best Books of 2008 on The New York TimesThe New York Times: Booker Prize Shortlist Is Announced (September 9, 2008)
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Joseph O'Neill is an Irish author. His latest novel, Netherland has received high accolades from critics, as well as the President of the United States Barack Obama. Netherland is the winner of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Award and was one of the six finalists for the Man Booker Prize.The New York Times: Booker Prize Shortlist Is Announced (September 9, 2008)Washington Post: PEN/Faulkner Award Goes to Joseph O'Neill (February 26, 2009)
In a New York Times interview, President Barack Obama stated that he is currently reading Netherland. The 2008 book reportedly showed an increase in sales due to Obama's unofficial endorsement.The New York Times: After the Great Recession (April 28, 2009)
Netherland Plot
Set in New York City after the terrorists attack of 9-11, Netherland examines life in the Big Apple and London through the eyes of Hans van den Broek, a Dutch immigrant who experiences pre-and-post 9-11 New York. The book was the winner of the 2009 PEN Faulkner Award, one of the six finalist for the Man's Booker Prize and has been generally regarded by major publications (The New York Times and the Washington Post) as one of the best books of 2008.The New York Times: Booker Prize Shortlist Is Announced (September 9, 2008)Washington Post: PEN/Faulkner Award Goes to Joseph O'Neill (February 26, 2009)-
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Joseph O'Neill on Amazon
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Blood-Dark Track: A Family History - $17.95
Joseph O’Neill’s grandfathers — one Irish, one Turkish — were both imprisoned during World War II. His Irish grandfather was a member of the IRA who was interned with his comrades ...Amazon
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Netherland (Vintage Contemporaries) - $14.95
In a New York City made phantasmagorical by the events of 9/11, and left alone after his English wife and son return to London, Hans van den Broek stumbles upon the vibrant New Yor...Amazon
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A Day to Remember - Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day - $15.98
After performing at more than 200 weddings, Tim and Ryan O'Neill recorded this beautiful CD of favorite wedding songs. It features a full hour of instrumental piano, string quarte...Amazon
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Netherland: A Novel - $14.95
In a New York City made phantasmagorical by the events of 9/11, Hans--a banker originally from the Netherlands--finds himself marooned among the strange occupants of the Chelsea Ho...Amazon
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Joseph O'Neill Questions
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Joseph Acaba has just become the first Puerto Rican to go to space. Who have been other minority firsts in space? 5 AnswersFirst female in space: Laika the Dog--1957, Sputnik II (Soviet) First woman in space: Valentina Tereshkova--1963, Soyuz 6 (Soviet) interesting: in 196... read more -
Will Matt Smith be a better Doctor Who than Paterson Joseph would have been? 6 AnswersI think it would have been an exciting change to see Paterson Joseph as the new Doctor. Matt Smith has the potential to come off great deal like David Tenn... read more -
Is Misty Croslins cousin Joe, who is now a suspect, the Joseph Mammano (reg. sex offender!) in Tenn? 1 AnswerFox and ABC reported that police are questioning Croslin's cousin, who is from Tennessee and was visiting when Haleigh disappeared on Feb. 10. Haleigh's mother ... read more
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@literaryarts I read Willy Vlautin's The Motel Life during Thanksgiving break. (Cracking Joseph O'Neill's Netherland tomorrow.) #ohpickme!
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Read Netherland by Joseph O'Neill - http://bit.ly/76vQz1
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Reading "Netherland" by Joseph O'Neill, about cricket in NYC (?) (this is very weird). The main character is Dutch! I can't imagine why yet
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@guerramontana "Terras baixas", de Joseph O'neill.
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Book Addicts Re: R & J Book Club 2009 #7 - Netherland - Joseph O'Neill: This in my mind is an o.. http://bit.ly/5SjdU4
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