Fredrik Backman Biography
Fredrik Backman is a renowned Swedish writer, blogger, and columnist, who debuted as a novelist in 2012 with “A Man Called Ove”. He later released “Things My Son Needs to Know about the World” in the same year. Both books achieved bestseller status in Sweden. Backman’s works have been translated into more than twenty-five languages, and he has contributed to publications such as the Swedish newspaper Helsingborgs Dagblad and the men’s magazine Moore Magazine.
Fredrik Backman Age
Backman was born on June 2, 1981, in Brännkyrka in Söderort, Sweden. He is 43 years old as of. Fredrik celebrates his birthday on June 2, every year.
Fredrik Backman Height
Backman stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Fredrik Backman Family
Backman’s father was employed as a lawyer at an insurance firm. According to Fredrik, he was possibly the least competitive person he had ever encountered. Fredrik also remembered attending his first hockey match, featuring two Stockholm teams, at age 5 or 6.
Fredrik Backman Wife
Backman is married to Neda Shafti Backman, who was born in Iran. They tied the knot in 2009 and now have two children. The family lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
Fredrik Backman Net Worth
Backman has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an author.
Fredrik Backman Career
Backman is a well-known Swedish author, blogger, and columnist, who gained prominence with his debut novel “A Man Called Ove,” released in 2012. He followed this success with “Things My Son Needs to Know about the World” in the same year.
His books became the number one bestseller in Sweden and have been translated into more than twenty-five languages worldwide. In addition to his novels, Fredrik has contributed to the Swedish newspaper Helsingborgs Dagblad and the men’s magazine Moore Magazine.
Fredrik recalled attending his first hockey match, featuring two Stockholm teams when he was around 5 or 6. He completed his primary and secondary education before briefly attending college, where he eventually chose to leave without finishing his studies.
Initially unrecognized by publishers, Fredrik eventually gained international acclaim with “A Man Called Ove,” which resonated with readers worldwide despite its initial struggles to find a publisher in the United States and other countries.
Fredrik Backman A Man Called Ove
On August 27, 2012, Backman released his debut novel, “A Man Called Ove.” Initially, the book had a slow start in the United States but gained momentum after 18 months, eventually appearing on The New York Times bestsellers list where it remained for 42 weeks. According to Simon & Schuster, “A Man Called Ove” has now sold over three million copies. Following his successful debut, Fredrik has continued to publish other well-received titles such as “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” and “Anxious People.”
Fredrik Backman Books
Fredrik is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several books. These books include:
- Things My Son Needs to Know.
- A Man Called Ove (2012).
- My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry (2013).
- About the World (2012).
- Beartown (2017).
- The Deal of a Lifetime (2017).
- Britt-Marie Was Here (2014).
- Anxious People (2019).
- The Winners (2022).
- Us Against You (2018).
Fredrik Backman The Winners
On September 27, 2022, Fredrik released his novel “The Winners.” In this book, he explores themes of competition, friendship, politics, and town rivalry with epic proportions reminiscent of biblical tales. “The Winners” begins with a rare and powerful storm occurring in the remote forests of northern Sweden.
Fredrik Backman Anxious People
In 2019, Backman released his novel “Anxious People.” The English version of the book was published in 2021. “Anxious People” was adapted into a Netflix television series with the same title, which premiered on December 29, 2021. The novel centers around a botched bank robbery and delves into themes of parenthood from various viewpoints and stages of life.
Fredrik Backman Beartown Series
Backman’s series “Beartown” delves into human emotions, strength, vulnerability, and the lasting impact of love. It also examines how love, with its immense power, can both humble us and potentially lead to our downfall.
Fredrik Backman Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.