Best Known For:The book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Breakthrough:Publication of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Anne Fadiman
- Full Name: Anne Fadiman
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
- Current Role: Writer and educator
- Current Employer: Yale University
- Place of Birth: United States
- Birth Year: 1953
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: George Howe Colt
- Specialization: Author / Writer
Anne Fadiman Age
Anne Fadiman is about 73 years old as of 2026. Anne Fadiman was born in 1953.
Popularity
#5856 Most Popular
#5856 Overall #3982 in Other Famous People
Score: 69
Boosts: 0
Popularity is based on reader activity and boosts.
Education
She attended Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Literature.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Literature
Career & Work
Anne Fadiman's career includes professional roles with Yale University.
Organization: Yale University
Role: Professor
Details: Teaches non-fiction writing.
Rise to Fame
Anne Fadiman rose to prominence for her role for the book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down and Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader.
- Book: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down (Author, 1997) — A highly acclaimed work of non-fiction exploring cultural clashes in medicine
- Book: Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader (Author, 1998)
Awards & Achievements
- National Book Critics Circle Award — National Book Critics Circle — The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Anne Fadiman Family & Relationships
Anne Fadiman is married to George Howe Colt.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Anne Fadiman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1953
- Place of Birth: United States
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: George Howe Colt
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- George Howe Colt (Spouse • Husband)
