Best Known For:The book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Breakthrough:Published 'The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down', winning the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Anne Fadiman
- Full Name: Anne Fadiman
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1953
- Age: 72 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: George Howe Colt
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Anne Fadiman Age
Anne Fadiman is about 73 years old as of 2026. Anne Fadiman was born in 1953.
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Education
She attended Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA).
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Period: 1975
Career & Work
Anne Fadiman's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Yale University.
Organization: Yale University
Role: Professor
Period: 2005–Present
Details: New Haven, CT
Rise to Fame
Anne Fadiman rose to prominence for her role for the book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.
Notable Works
- Book: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down (Author, 1997) — National Book Critics Circle Award winner
Awards & Achievements
- National Book Critics Circle Award — National Book Critics Circle — 1997 — General Nonfiction
Anne Fadiman Family & Relationships
Anne Fadiman is married to George Howe Colt. She has 2 children, Susannah Colt and Henry Colt.
- Father: Clifton Fadiman
- Mother: Annalee Whitmore Jacoby
- Children:
- Susannah Colt
- Henry Colt
Personal Information
- Full Name: Anne Fadiman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1953
- Age: 72
- Birthday: August 7
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Clifton Fadiman
- Mother: Annalee Whitmore Jacoby
- 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)
- Clifton Fadiman (Parent • Father)
