Aleksandar Hemon is a Bosnian-American author known for his unique storytelling and exploration of identity. Born in Sarajevo in 1964, he moved to the United States in the 1990s, fleeing the Bosnian War. His experiences as an immigrant deeply influence his writing. Hemon's notable works include the novels The Lazarus Project and The Book of My Lives, which reflect his personal journey and the complexities of cultural displacement. He has received several awards for his literature, including the Genius Grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.