Date of Birth: September 9, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Aleksandar Hemon is a Bosnian-American writer, born on September 9, 1964, in Sarajevo, then part of Yugoslavia. Hemon’s early education took place in his hometown, where he developed a keen interest in literature and writing. After graduating from the University of Sarajevo with a degree in literature, he worked as a journalist and writer in Yugoslavia. In 1992, during the outbreak of the Bosnian War, Hemon moved to the United States on a temporary visa. Unable to return to his war-torn country, he decided to stay in the U.S. Hemon’s transition into English-language writing began in earnest in the late 1990s. His first book, “The Question of Bruno,” a collection of short stories, was published in 2000 to critical acclaim. His novel “Nowhere Man,” released in 2002, further established his reputation as a talented and innovative writer. Hemon’s works, often autobiographical in nature, explore themes of displacement, identity, and the immigrant experience. Hemon has received numerous awards and honors for his writing, including a MacArthur Fellowship in 2004. He has also been a finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. In addition to his novels and short stories, Hemon has written essays and non-fiction pieces for various publications.
5 Interesting Facts about Aleksandar Hemon
1. Hemon learned English only after moving to the United States at the age of 27.
2. He was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2003 and a MacArthur “Genius” Grant in 2004.
3. Hemon’s 2008 novel “The Lazarus Project” was a finalist for the National Book Award.
4. He began writing in English in 1995, just three years after moving to the United States.
5. Hemon is also a musician and plays in a rock band called “Cielo.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Aleksandar Hemon
1. “Home is where somebody notices your absence.”
2. “We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.”
3. “Literature is the production of meaning in the world.”
4. “The urge to create fiction comes from the urge to understand our lives and the world.”
5. “Memory is all we are. What else could it be?”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimations, Aleksandar Hemon’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $2 million.
Children
Aleksandar Hemon has two daughters, Ella and Esther, with his wife, Teri Boyd.
Relevant Links
1. [Aleksandar Hemon’s Official Website](https://www.aleksandarhemon.com
2. [Aleksandar Hemon’s Biography on MacArthur Foundation](https://www.macfound.org/fellows/732/
