Jonas Gardell
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About
Swedish novelist and playwright who has gained fame in Scandinavia for his books and plays. Some of his most notable books include In Memory of an Unconditional Love and Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves. The latter was made into a three-part Swedish TV drama in 2012.
Before Fame
He released his first novel, The Passion Play, in 1985.
Trivia
He received an honorary doctorate in theology from Lund University in 2007.
Family Life
His brother, Mattias Gardell, is a famous scholar of religion. He has been married to Finnish journalist and television host Mark Levengood since 1995.
Associated With
He is a famous Swedish author like Astrid Lindgren.
