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John Grisham - Biography

Grisham: The Life and Work of the Great American Writer and Advocate

John is a name that has become synonymous with American judicial literature and world literary bestsellers. His novels of lawyers, courts and legal intrigue won millions of readers and became an important part of modern American literary culture. In this biography, we look at the life and work of John Grisham, his contributions to American literature, and important moments in his life and career.

John Ray was born on February 8, 1955 in Johnesboro, Arkansas. His childhood and youth were spent in the southern states of the United States, and it was here that he found inspiration for his future novels. After graduation, he attended Georgetown University, where he studied law. He then attended Mississippi Law School, where he earned a law degree.

After completing his law degree, John began his career as an attorney while working at a small law office. His real passion, however, has always been writing, and he began writing his first novels during the free minutes.

His debut novel, "Time to Kill" (1989), became a sensation and drew attention to the topic of racial bias and trials in the American South. However, a real breakthrough for Grisham was the publication of the novel The Firm (1991), which became a bestseller and was later filmed.

Other famous works by John Grisham include "Pellam 123" (1995), "The Client" (1993), "The Judge" (2014) and many others. His novels often touch on topical legal and societal issues and are deeply thought-provoking.