Jamie Ford
- January 10, 2024
- Writer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jamie Ford |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 9, 1968(1968-07-09) |
| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | Eureka |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | California |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Jamie Ford Biography
| Name | Jamie Ford |
| Birthday | Jul 9 |
| Birth Year | 1968 |
| Place Of Birth | Eureka |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Leesha Procopio |
Jamie Ford is one of the most popular and richest Writer who was born on July 9, 1968 in Eureka, California, United States. His Western surname “Ford” is derived from Min Chung (1850-1922), his great grandfather who immigrated to Tonopah in Nevada in 1865. He later changed his name as William Ford. Loy Lee Ford, Ford’s great-grandmother, was the first Chinese woman in Nevada to own property.
Leesha Procopio was married to Ford on August 8, 2008 in Ashland. The number eight is a lucky number for Chinese people.
Ford is best known for his debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. The book received positive reviews after its release, and was also awarded best “Adult Fiction” book at the 2010 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature.
Ford was a friend and fan of Harlan Ellison and in 2012 bought Ellison’s first typewriter, a 1938 Remington Wireless Portable.
Jamie Ford, born July 9, 1968, is an American author. His debut novel, Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, is his most well-known. The book was a New York Times bestseller for 130 weeks and won the Asian/Pacific American Literature Award for Best “Adult Fiction Book”. American Booksellers Association named it the #1 Book Club Pick Fall 2009/Winter 2010.
Jamie Ford Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Writer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jamie Ford is one of the richest Writer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jamie Ford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The book is set mainly in the Nihonmachi and Chinatown-International District areas of Seattle, Washington. The book alternates between two narratives about a Chinese-American named Henry Lee. Each one takes place at different times in his life. The first story, which takes place shortly after the United States enters World War II in 1942, is about Henry’s struggle with racism towards Chinese-Americans and Japanese-Americans. It also focuses on his relationship with Keiko Okabe, a Japanese-American girl. The second narrative, also taking place mainly in the Chinatown-International District, is set in 1986, focusing mainly on an older Henry in his late fifties as he attempts to reconnect with his grown son, Marty, after the death of his wife Ethel.
Jamie Ford was born in Eureka on July 9, 1968. He grew up in Ashland (Oregon), Port Orchard, and Seattle, Washington. His father is a Seattle native and his mother is European.
Ford’s first book, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, was published on 1 February 2009. The novel received numerous awards after its publication. The most notable awards came in 2010, when the book was the winner in the “Adult Fiction” category at the 2010 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, and was a runner-up for the 2009 Langum Prize for historical fiction. It was also named the #1 Book Club Pick for Fall 2009/Winter 2010 by the American Booksellers Association.
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Who is Jamie Ford Dating?
According to our records, Jamie Ford married to Leesha Procopio. As of December 1, 2023, Jamie Ford’s is not dating anyone.
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At Seattle’s 1909 World’s Fair, a young boy named Earnest was auctioned off. Little, if any, more is known about him. Jamie Ford has given him a family name, Young, a girl friend, a life in the ‘tenderloin’ district of Seattle, and later a wife and daughters. As of 10-August-2018 the book has 275 reviews on Amazon averaging 4.4 of 5 stars.
Facts & Trivia
Jamie Ranked on the list of most popular Writer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jamie Ford celebrates birthday on July 9 of every year.
In 2018, ArtsFund presented him with their annual award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts.
Is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet a true story?
The “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” is an actual place. It’s also the title of Jamie Ford’s debut novel. It is Seattle’s Panama Hotel, where an old man named Henry Lee stands as the book opens and remembers an old, doomed love.
What nationality is Jamie Ford?
American
Why did Jamie Ford become a writer?
I lived in Ashland, Oregon, until I was twelve, and one of my best friend’s fathers had been uprooted as a child and sent to a camp in Arkansas. I never knew that until I was doing my research and saw that he’d written a book of poetry about his camp experiences (five actually).
Is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet a movie?
Jamie Ford’s best-selling debut novel Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is being developed into a film. Producer Diane Quon announced today that she has acquired the film rights with Joseph Craig of StemEnt as producer and actor/author/activist George Takei as executive producer.
Does Henry ever find Keiko?
On Monday, Henry is still in high spirits when he goes to school since he’s finally found Keiko at Camp Harmony. He runs into Sheldon and tells him all about what he’s been up to and how he hasn’t been around on weekends because he’s at Camp Harmony.