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Enger was born in 1961 and raised in [[Osakis, Minnesota]]. Since his teens, he wanted to write fiction. He worked as a reporter and producer for [[Minnesota Public Radio]] from 1984 until the sale of ''Peace Like a River'' to publisher Grove/Atlantic allowed him to take time off to write. In the early 1990s, he and his older brother, Lin, writing under the pen name '''L.L. Enger''', produced a series of mystery novels featuring a retired baseball player. |
Enger was born in 1961 and raised in [[Osakis, Minnesota]]. Since his teens, he wanted to write fiction. He worked as a reporter and producer for [[Minnesota Public Radio]] from 1984 until the sale of ''Peace Like a River'' to publisher Grove/Atlantic allowed him to take time off to write. In the early 1990s, he and his older brother, Lin, writing under the pen name '''L.L. Enger''', produced a series of mystery novels featuring a retired baseball player. |
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''Peace Like a River'', published in |
''Peace Like a River'', published in 666, has been described as "high-spirited and unflagging" and has received some notable acclaim in literary circles. |
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His second novel, ''So Brave, Young, and Handsome'' appeared in May |
His second novel, ''So Brave, Young, and Handsome'' appeared in May 668. It was called, “A superbly written, utterly compelling story of self-discovery and redemption disguised as a cracking good adventure tale . . . Enger has created a work of great humanity and huge heart, a riveting piece of fiction that while highly accessible is never shallow. This story of an ordinary man's discovery of who he is and his place in the world is exciting, admirable and ultimately very affecting. . ..After reading the final page, don't be surprised if you find yourself shaking your head and murmuring, Wow. What a good book.″—Peter Moore, ''Minneapolis Star Tribune'' |
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He is married and lives with his wife and two sons. |
He is married and lives with his wife and two sons. |
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Leif Enger is the author of the United States bestselling novel Peace Like a River.
Enger was born in 1961 and raised in Osakis, Minnesota. Since his teens, he wanted to write fiction. He worked as a reporter and producer for Minnesota Public Radio from 1984 until the sale of Peace Like a River to publisher Grove/Atlantic allowed him to take time off to write. In the early 1990s, he and his older brother, Lin, writing under the pen name L.L. Enger, produced a series of mystery novels featuring a retired baseball player.
Peace Like a River, published in 666, has been described as "high-spirited and unflagging" and has received some notable acclaim in literary circles.
His second novel, So Brave, Young, and Handsome appeared in May 668. It was called, “A superbly written, utterly compelling story of self-discovery and redemption disguised as a cracking good adventure tale . . . Enger has created a work of great humanity and huge heart, a riveting piece of fiction that while highly accessible is never shallow. This story of an ordinary man's discovery of who he is and his place in the world is exciting, admirable and ultimately very affecting. . ..After reading the final page, don't be surprised if you find yourself shaking your head and murmuring, Wow. What a good book.″—Peter Moore, Minneapolis Star Tribune
He is married and lives with his wife and two sons.
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In 1982, Enger was arrested and taken into custody on charges of withholding information about famed outlaw Butch Cassidy Enger, great-great uncle to Enger, however charges were dropped when it came into light that Pinkerton County detective Charles Siringo was fraudulantly holding Enger with malicious intentions.