Dave Eggers

Date of Birth: March 12, 1970

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Dave Eggers is an acclaimed American writer, editor, and publisher, best known for his memoir “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius,” which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he moved to Illinois during his childhood. Eggers attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, where he studied journalism but left before graduating to care for his younger brother after the death of both parents. In addition to his memoir, Eggers has written several novels, including “You Shall Know Our Velocity!” and “The Circle,” which was adapted into a film starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks. He is also the founder of the independent publishing house McSweeney’s and co-founder of the literacy project 826 Valencia, which provides writing workshops for children and teenagers. Eggers has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to literature and his philanthropic efforts. His work often explores themes of social justice, technology, and the human condition, making him a prominent voice in contemporary American literature.

5 Interesting Facts about Dave Eggers

1. Dave Eggers co-founded the literacy project 826 Valencia in San Francisco, which has expanded to several cities across the United States.

2. His memoir “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2001.

3. Eggers founded McSweeney’s, an independent publishing house known for its literary journal and innovative book designs.

4. He co-wrote the screenplay for the film “Where the Wild Things Are,” directed by Spike Jonze.

5. Eggers has been involved in numerous humanitarian efforts, including co-founding Voice of Witness, a nonprofit that uses oral history to illuminate human rights crises.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dave Eggers

1. “The house was quiet and the world was calm. The reader became the book; and summer night was like the conscious being of the book.” — Dave Eggers, “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius”

2. “You have what you need and you do the best you can with it.” — Dave Eggers

3. “You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty.” — Dave Eggers

4. “Every part of everything is sacred.” — Dave Eggers, “The Circle”

5. “The only infallible truth of our lives is that everything we love in life will be taken from us.” — Dave Eggers, “The Monk of Mokha”