Robert James Waller
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Robert James Waller (August 1, 1939 – March 10, 2017) was an American author best known for his book The Bridges of Madison County, which was a hugely popular book in 1993.
He was also a photographer and guitarist.
Life
Robert James Waller Jr. was born in Charles City, Iowa, and grew up in Rockford, Iowa. Waller obtained his BA ('62) and MA ('64) from University of Northern Iowa (then known as Iowa State Teachers College). In 1968, he earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington.
He returned to UNI and began teaching leadership and economics later that year, and in 1977, he became a full professor. He was dean of the College of Business in 1980 and retired from that position in 1986. In 2000, it was revealed that he had made a "seven figure" donation to Indiana University.
Several of his books have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, including 1992's The Bridges of Madison County, which was the top best-seller in 1993. Both the novel and his 1995 book, Puerto Vallarta Squeeze, have been turned into motion pictures.
Personal life
His 35-year marriage to Georgia ended in divorce in 1997.
"The parallels between Waller's life and his art — his Bridges heroine, Francesca — sacrifices her chance of happiness with a globe-hopping photographer in order to remain home and shield her loved ones from the small-town tragedy haven't been lost on the locals."