Robert James Waller
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Robert James Waller (born August 1, 1939 in Rockford, Iowa) is an American author also known for his work as a photographer and musician. Several of his books have been on the New York Times bestseller list including 1992's "The Bridges of Madison County" which is the largest selling novel in history.[link] It and his 1995 novel, "Puerto Vallarta Squeeze," have both been made into motion pictures. Waller currently resides in Texas.
He received his Ph.D. in business from Indiana University (Bloomington) in 1968. Waller later taught at the University of Northern Iowa where he was also dean of the business school. He made a "seven figure" donation to his alma mater, Indiana U. (vide http://www.indiana.edu/~ocmhp/120800/text/waller.html)
Bibliography
- High Plains Tango (2005)
- A Thousand Country Roads: An Epilogue to The Bridges of Madison County
- The Bridges of Madison County (1992)
- The Ballads of Madison County, a musical recording
- Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend
- Old Songs in a New Café
- Images
- Border Music (1995)
- Just Beyond the Firelight
- One Good Road is Enough
- Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (1995)
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