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The Ledge by James Whitfield Thomson
James Whitfield Thomson was one of the early members of Andre Dubus' writers' workshop. Growing up in the North Side of Pittsburgh, he attended Harvard College on a scholarship and later earned a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Thomson became a novelist and published Agni and The Ledge. He received a grant from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts.

Agni is James Whitfield Thomson's debut novel

James Whitfield Thomson grew up in a Pittsburgh suburb, attended Harvard on a military scholarship, and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Andre Dubus's writer's workshop, and later returned to writing full time. His debut novel, Agni, won a Mass. Arts Council grant. Thomson also has a number of short story publications.

Mr. Thomson studied at Harvard University, earned his Ph.D. in American studies, and attended Harvard College. He later moved to a Victorian farmhouse west of Boston with his wife and children. His debut novel, Agni, has won numerous awards and is in development for a movie. However, it remains an excellent read and an excellent addition to any book shelf. If you enjoy dark and gritty fiction, Agni is definitely a good choice.

The author was a member of Andre Dubus's writers workshop and is currently revising his novel. The novel has already been translated into several languages. Thomson's novel is based on the death of his sister in 1974. Agni won the literary contest sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and it will be read at the Writers' Workshop at Harvard in April 2015.

The Ledge is James Whitfield Thomson's first published work

The Ledge is a bestselling novel written by Massachusetts-based author James Whitfield Thomson. Thomson is a former Marine, member of Andre Dubus's writer's workshop, and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Harvard College on a scholarship and completed a Ph.D. in American studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Thomson lives in a Victorian farmhouse west of Boston. His debut novel was adapted into a popular television series, The Ledge, and has been in development as a movie.

Despite his debut novel The Ledge, Thomson has had numerous other books published, including Lies You Wanted to Hear, a bestselling novel from 2009. His first novel, The Ledge, was published in fall 2013, and has since received multiple awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award. While there are no plans to turn Thomson into a classic writer, he has no shortage of books.

He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam

After his tour of duty, Thompson spent nine years in Vietnamese prisons. First held by the Viet Cong in South Vietnam, he was transferred to the Hanoi prison system in 1967. There, he was tortured and isolated from his fellow American POWs. His captors pressured him to sign statements proving that the U.S. involvement in Vietnam was criminal. He was beaten, strangled, tied his elbows behind his back, and tied in leg irons.

A former sales executive, Jim Thomson served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Upon returning from the war, he has published many novels and has completed an adaptation of Jukebox King for the screen. Jim Thomson was born in Pittsburgh and attended Harvard College. He earned a doctorate in American studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He now lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

Thompson served his country with honor and bravery. He suffered a stroke while on active duty in 1977, but his efforts saved the lives of many. He would have been discharged from the military if not for his courageous actions in the war. Then, in 1981, he suffered a heart attack and a stroke. He spent several months in a coma, which left him seriously handicapped. He had paralysis on one side and could only speak in brief phrases for the rest of his life.
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