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Jeanine Cummins
American author
Jeanine Cummins (born December 6, 1974)[1][failed verification] is an American author of Irish and Puerto Rican heritage.[2][3] She has written four books: a memoir titled A Rip in Heaven and three novels, The Outside Boy,The Crooked Branch, and American Dirt.[4]American Dirt was a notable success, selling over 3 million copies in 37 languages.
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However, it also gained controversy within the American literary community for its perceived cultural exploitation.
Early life
Cummins was born in Rota, Spain, where her father, Gene, was stationed as a member of the US Navy.[5] Her mother, Kay, was a nurse.[6] Cummins spent her childhood in Gaithersburg, Maryland and attended Towson University, where she majored in English and communications.
In 1993 Cummins was a finalist in the Rose of Tralee festival, an international event that is celebrated among Irish communities