Author

Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson is an American author and professor born on July 12, 1967. He is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Orphan Master's Son," which explores life in North Korea, a subject he researched extensively. Johnson's credibility on the topic is bolstered by his academic background and his detailed investigation into North Korean culture and politics. He is also the author of "Parasites Like Us" and the short story collection "Fortune Smiles," which won the National Book Award.