Date of Birth: November 15, 1932
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Luke Rhinehart is the pen name of George Cockcroft, an American writer born on November 15, 1932. He is best known for his novel “The Dice Man,” first published in 1971, which has achieved cult status over the years. The novel revolves around the concept of making life decisions based on the roll of a die, which has intrigued and inspired readers worldwide. Cockcroft was raised in Albany, New York, and later attended Cornell University, where he earned a degree in English literature. He also holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia University. Over his career, Rhinehart has authored several other novels, including “Adventures of Wim,” “The Search for the Dice Man,” and “The Book of est.”
5 Interesting Facts about Luke Rhinehart
1. Luke Rhinehart’s real name is George Cockcroft.
2. “The Dice Man” has been translated into more than 25 languages.
3. Rhinehart was inspired to write “The Dice Man” after experimenting with decision-making based on dice rolls in his own life.
4. He also worked as a professor of psychology before becoming a full-time writer.
5. “The Dice Man” has been cited as one of the 50 most influential books of the 20th century by the BBC.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Luke Rhinehart
1. “Man’s greatest urge is not to live, but to control his life.”
2. “Freedom lies in being bold.”
3. “The dice are not in your favor, but they might be in your future.”
4. “The only true freedom lies in a random act of rebellion.”
5. “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Luke Rhinehart is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Luke Rhinehart has three children: 1. John Cockcroft 2. Michael Cockcroft 3. Laura Cockcroft
Relevant Links
1. [Luke Rhinehart’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Rhinehart
2. [The Dice Man on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Dice-Man-Novel-Luke-Rhinehart/dp/161219081X
4. [Luke Rhinehart’s Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/168759.Luke_Rhinehart
5. [Luke Rhinehart’s Official Website](http://www.lukerhinehart.net/
