Rona Jaffe
American novelist with The Best of Everything
Born
June 12th, 1931
93 years ago
Died
December 30th, 2005
19 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American novelist achieved recognition through numerous literary works throughout the 20th century. 'The Best of Everything', published in 1958, explored the lives of young women in the workforce and became a cultural touchstone. Jaffe published several novels, many of which were adapted into films and television series. In addition to her novels, Jaffe wrote for magazines and worked as a screenwriter. The themes in her works often featured strong female characters and societal issues relevant to women. She continued to write well into her later years, contributing to the genre of women's fiction.
Published 'The Best of Everything'
Wrote novels that were adapted into films
Contributed articles to various magazines
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