FAQs about Jonathan Safran Foer.
Is Jonathan Safran Foer really married to Nicole Krauss?
Yes he is. They married in 2004 and live in New York.
How many books has Jonathan Safran Foer written?
He has written three books: Everything is Illuminated, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Eating Animals.
When was Jonathan Safran Foer born?
February 21, 1977.
Which universities has Jonathan Safran Foer attended?
Princeton University and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, (although he dropped out of the latter.)
Did Jonathan Safran Foer do his degree in creative writing?
No, he did his degree in Philosophy, but did some modules in creative writing.
Is Jonathan Safran Foer a vegetarian?
According to Jonathan himself, he has been both an omnivore and a vegetarian in his life. As of this moment, he is a vegetarian.
Has Jonathan Safran Foer won any awards for his books?
Yes he has. For his first book, Everything is Illuminated, he was awarded the National Jewish Book Award and the Guardian First Book Award.
Has anyone made films of Jonathan Safran Foer's books?
Everything is illuminated was turned into a film by Liev Shreiber, and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is currently in production.
Does Jonathan Safran Foer teach creative writing anywhere?
He has taught at Yale University in the past, but currently teaches creative writing at New York University.
