The Imaginary Girlfriend
Files
Document Type
Book
Description
The Imaginary Girlfriend is a candid memoir of the writers and wrestlers who played a role in John Irving’s development as a novelist and as a wrestler. It also portrays a father’s dedication — Irving coached his two sons to championship titles. It is an illuminating, concise work, a literary treasure.
Publication Date
1996
Publisher
Knopf
City
Toronto
Award
2018 Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Creative Writing | Nonfiction
Repository Citation
Irving , J. (1996). The Imaginary Girlfriend. Toronto: Knopf.