Fredrik Backman Biography
Fredrik Backman is a popular Swedish author, blogger, and columnist. In 2012, he released his first book A Man Called Ove. Later on, Fredrik published Things My Son Needs to Know about the World (2012).
His books were position one bestsellers in his home country of Sweden. Fredrik’s books have been published in over twenty-five languages. He has been authoring for the Swedish newspaper Helsingborgs Dagblad and for the Swedish men’s magazine, Moore Magazine. He started as a novelist in 2012 with A Man Called Ove.
Quick Facts
| Wife | Neda Shafti Backman |
| Occupation | Author |
| Book | A Man Called Ove (2012) |
| Age | 43 years old |
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Fredrik Backman Age
Fredrik was born on June 2, 1981, in Brännkyrka in Söderort, Sweden. He is 43 years old. Fredrik celebrates his birthday on June 2, every year.
Early Life And Education
His father worked as a lawyer at an insurance company. He was perhaps the least competitive person Fredrik has ever known. Fredrik also recalled watching his first hockey game, a contest between two Stockholm teams, when he was 5 to 6 years old. After completing his primary and high school education, he attended college but afterward dropped out.
Fredrik Backman Wife
Fredrik is married to his wife Neda Shafti Backman. His wife was born in Iran. Fredrik and Neda married in 2009 and have two children. The family resides in Stockholm, Sweden.
Author Fredrik Backman
He is an author who rose to fame from his first novel “A Man Called Ove.” Fredrik writes in Swedish, though his books have been translated into over 25 languages, such as English, since the success of his first novel. Even though he finally found success in the United States and several other countries with his debut novel, “A Man Called Ove,” publishers were not initially interested in his work.
A Man Called Ove
On August 27, 2012, Fredrik published his first novel A Man Called Ove. The novel that was initially published in Sweden had a slow start in the United States, but following 18 months, it popped up on The New York Times bestsellers list and remained there for 42 weeks, as per the The New York Times.
Today, A Man Called Ove has sold more than three million copies, as per Simon & Schuster. Since Fredrik’s initial novel, he has proceeded to release other popular titles, like “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” and “Anxious People.”
Books
Fredrik is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several books. The order of this books include:
- A Man Called Ove (2012).
- Things My Son Needs to Know.
- About the World (2012).
- My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry (2013).
- Britt-Marie Was Here (2014).
- And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer (2016).
- Beartown (2017).
- The Deal of a Lifetime (2017).
- Us Against You (2018).
- Anxious People (2019).
- The Winners (2022).
Book
Fredrik’s book Britt-Marie Was Here was published in 2014. The book was translated to English and published on May 3, 2016. Britt-Marie Was Here was also made into a movie of the same title.
The Winners
On September 27, 2022, Fredrik published his novel The Winners. In this book, he takes competition, friendship, politics and town rivalry to appropriately biblical proportions. The Winners starts with a once-in-a-generation storm in the deep forests of the far reaches of northern Sweden.
Anxious People
In 2019, Fredrik published his novel Anxious People. In 2021, the novel was published in English. Anxious People was made a Netflix television series of the same name, which debuted on 29 December 2021. The novel revolves around a bank robbery that goes awry. It also explores parenthood from several perspectives and life stages.
Beartown Series
Beartown, the Series by Fredrik is an exploration of human emotion, strength, frailty, and the enduring power of love. The series is also about the horrible power love has to bring us to our knees, to destroy us.
Beartown Trilogy
The three books in the “Beartown” trilogy include
– Beartown.
– Us Against You.
– The Winners.
Best Books
– A Man Called Ove (2012).
– Things My Son Needs to Know about the World (2012).
– My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry (2013).
– The Winners (2022).
– Anxious People (2020).
Books Ranked
- A Man Called Ove.
- Beartown (Beartown, #1)
- My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry.
- Britt-Marie Was Here.
- And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer.
- Us Against You (Beartown, #2)
- A Man Called Ove / My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry / Britt-Marie Was Here.
Net Worth
Fredrik is an author, blogger, and columnist who has earned a net worth of $10 Million. He has been authoring books since 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fredrik Backman Married?
He is married to Neda Shafti Backman. The couple is blessed with two kids.
How Old Is Fredrik Backman?
Fredrik is a 43-year-old who was born on June 2, 1981, in Brännkyrka in Söderort, Sweden.
Who Is Fredrik Backman?
Fredrik is the #1 New York Times bestselling writer whose books are published in more than forty countries. His books include Beartown, Us Against You, A Man Called Ove, and others.
Social Media Account
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