The author of this novel, Stephen Chbosky is an American novelist, screenwriter, and film director. He is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Southern California’s filmic writing program. His first film, the four corners of nowhere, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He wrote the screenplay for the critically acclaimed film adaptation of rent; and co-created and served as executive producer of the television series, Jericho. He has also edited pieces of
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