TagSara Gruen

Sara Gruen, born on August 10, 1969, in Vancouver, Canada, is an American author best known for her novel “Water for Elephants.” Before her success as a writer, Gruen worked in technical writing and as a freelance writer. “Water for Elephants,” published in 2006, became a bestseller and was adapted into a successful film. The novel tells the story of a young man who joins a traveling circus during the Great Depression, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and the cruelty of humans and animals alike. Gruen’s love for animals and her meticulous research into circus life of the 1930s brought authenticity and depth to her storytelling, earning her critical acclaim and a dedicated readership.