John Ehle
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About
American author of eleven novels set in or around the Southern Appalachian region. He is best known for works such as Move Over Mountain (1957) and The Land Breakers (1964). Two of his novels, The Journey of August King and The Winter People, were made into films.
Before Fame
He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he wrote plays for the American Adventure Radio Series.
Trivia
In addition to novels, he wrote six non-fiction books about American history and fine dining.
Family Life
He married actress Rosemary Harris in 1967. They had a daughter, Jennifer Ehle.
Associated With
He was a special adviser on Domestic Affairs for President Lyndon B. Johnson.
