John Grisham is an American author and lawyer. He received a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Mississippi State University in 1977 and a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1981. He practiced law and served in the Mississippi House of Representatives before becoming a full-time author in 1996. Some of his well-known novels include The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Client. Grisham is one of the best-selling authors of all time, selling over 300 million copies worldwide. He continues to write legal thrillers that have been adapted into popular films.

3. EDUCATION
In 1977, a Bachelor of
Science in Accounting
from Mississippi State
University
The Baseball Team at
Delta State University
Jurist Doctor from
The University of
Mississippi School of
Law in 1981

4.  In 1983, elected as a
Democrat to the
Mississippi House of
Representatives until
1990
 He has donated over
$100,000 to Democratic
Party candidates
 In September, 2007,
Grisham appeared with
Hillary Rodham Clinton
 During his time as a
legislator, he continued
his private law practice
in Southaven.
 Returned to practice
law in 1996 after a five-
year hiatus.
 The Board of
Directors for the
Innocence Projects

5. WORKSWORKS

6. The Rainmaker (1995)
The Runaway Jury (1996)
The Partner (1997)
The Street Lawyer (1998)
The Testament (1999)
The Brethren (2000)
The Summons (2002)
The King of Torts (2003)
The Last Juror (2004)
The Broker (2005)
The Associate (2009)
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
(2010)
The Rainmaker (1995)
The Runaway Jury (1996)
The Partner (1997)
The Street Lawyer (1998)
The Testament (1999)
The Brethren (2000)
The Summons (2002)
The King of Torts (2003)
The Last Juror (2004)
The Broker (2005)
The Associate (2009)
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
(2010)

8. Murder and Injustice in a Small Town

10. In 2008, The sixth most successful earning authorIn 2008, The sixth most successful earning author,, accordingaccording
to Forbes, making £13 million in salesto Forbes, making £13 million in sales
In 2008, The sixth most successful earning authorIn 2008, The sixth most successful earning author,, accordingaccording
to Forbes, making £13 million in salesto Forbes, making £13 million in sales
Publishers WeeklyPublishers Weekly declared Grisham "the bestsellingdeclared Grisham "the bestselling
novelist of the 90s," selling a total of 60,742,289 copiesnovelist of the 90s," selling a total of 60,742,289 copies
Publishers WeeklyPublishers Weekly declared Grisham "the bestsellingdeclared Grisham "the bestselling
novelist of the 90s," selling a total of 60,742,289 copiesnovelist of the 90s," selling a total of 60,742,289 copies
The 23 best-sellers published in e-booksThe 23 best-sellers published in e-books
The 23 best-sellers published in e-booksThe 23 best-sellers published in e-books
In 2004, nominated Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best MotionIn 2004, nominated Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Motion
Picture Screenplay forPicture Screenplay for Runaway JuryRunaway Jury (2003)(2003)
In 2004, nominated Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best MotionIn 2004, nominated Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Motion
Picture Screenplay forPicture Screenplay for Runaway JuryRunaway Jury (2003)(2003)
In 1998, nominated for USC Scripter Award forIn 1998, nominated for USC Scripter Award for TheThe
RainmakerRainmaker (1995)(1995)
In 1998, nominated for USC Scripter Award forIn 1998, nominated for USC Scripter Award for TheThe
RainmakerRainmaker (1995)(1995)

11. All writers are voracious
readers. The more you read,
the more you know. The more
your imagination works, the
more you read. And those are
the tools of a good writer.
All writers are voracious
readers. The more you read,
the more you know. The more
your imagination works, the
more you read. And those are
the tools of a good writer.
Quotes: “You live
your life today, not
tomorrow, and
certainly not
yesterday."
Quotes: “You live
your life today, not
tomorrow, and
certainly not
yesterday."
Education is
important to enrich
knowledge and
support your life
Education is
important to enrich
knowledge and
support your life
He is a
hardworking
person who
concerns about
social issues
He is a
hardworking
person who
concerns about
social issues

12. Presented by:
Melani Sadono
Semester 6, Morning Class