Author

Louise Erdrich

1954

Louise Erdrich is an acclaimed American author of Native American descent, born on June 7, 1954, in Little Falls, Minnesota. A member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, she draws on her heritage to write authentically about Native American life. Erdrich's credibility in "The Night Watchman" stems from her grandfather's role as a night watchman, a story that inspired the novel. Other notable works include "Love Medicine" and "The Round House," both of which explore Native American themes.