Fredrik Backman

Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author, blogger, and columnist born on June 2, 1981, who grew up in Helsingborg, Sweden, and now lives in Stockholm with his wife and two children. He rose to international fame with his debut novel A Man Called Ove in 2012, followed by bestsellers like My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, Beartown, Anxious People, and The Winners. His works, known for exploring themes of community, loneliness, and human relationships, have been translated into over 40 languages and adapted into films.[1][3][9]

Stockholm, Sweden Jun 2, 1981 Wikipedia
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