Hilary Thayer Hamann

Hilary Thayer Hamann is a well known American writer, who likes to write novels and stories based on fiction and young adult genres. She is particularly famous for writing her debut book, Anthropology of an American Girl. This book tells the story of a teenage protagonist named Eveline Auerbach, who searches for authenticity in her life. Author Hamann has described the story in first person voice of the lead character. This book is more of a semi-autobiographical literary book containing the examination of cultural and social pressures that cause hindrances in the life of individuals in living a meaningful life. The book was self-published by author Hamann in 2003. It was edited and re-published in 2010 by an imprint of the Random House called Spiegel & Grau. During both the publications the book received critical praise from one and all and was highly appreciated. Many critics often compare the book to The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger. Besides this bestselling book, author Hamann has edited, co-written, and released a nonfiction, art and science book, which was also praised by the critics. Even the educators and scientists liked the book very much. This 2006 book called Categories is seen as a multi-disciplinary educational tool that makes use of literature and art for broadening the understanding of the readers about challenging material. The writer of Einstein’s Dreams, Alan Lightman, has described Categories as a beautiful synthesis of art & science that pleases the mind and eye. Several other science writers labeled the book as a wonderful work that will help provoke thoughts in arts & science lovers alike, and such thought will help to inspire to preserve life’s beauty on Earth.