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Designed to Feelby Peter Burchardt — on emotions, evolution & the science of feeling

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Author

John Irving

United States6 books ranked

John Irving is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of literary fiction.

Awards & Recognition

National Book Award 1979BBC Big Read 1989

Books by John Irving

Cover of The World According to Garp

literary-fiction

The World According to Garp

John Irving· 1979

★National Book Award

Editorial Score59/100

Cover of A Prayer for Owen Meany

literary-fiction

A Prayer for Owen Meany

John Irving· 1989

Editorial Score42/100

Cover of A Widow for One Year

A Widow for One Year

John Irving· 1998

Library Journal

Editorial Score35/100

Cover of The Hotel New Hampshire

literary-fiction

The Hotel New Hampshire

John Irving· 1981

Library Journal

Editorial Score30/100

Cover of The 158-pound marriage

literary-fiction

The 158-pound marriage

John Irving· 1974

Library Journal

Editorial Score30/100

Cover of The fourth hand

The fourth hand

John Irving· 2001

Editorial Score30/100

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What Evolution Actually Built Your Child’s Emotions For

Your child’s emotions are not the problem. They are the operating system.

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About John Irving

What books has John Irving written?

John Irving has written 6 books ranked on 50 Best Books, including The World According to Garp and A Prayer for Owen Meany.

What awards has John Irving won?

John Irving has received the following recognition: National Book Award 1979, BBC Big Read 1989.

Where is John Irving from?

John Irving is from United States.