Amy Bloom is an acclaimed American author, psychotherapist, and professor. She is best known for her award-winning short stories, novels, and non-fiction works. Her writing often focuses on themes of identity, family, and relationships. Bloom was born in New York City and grew up in a Jewish family. She attended Cornell University and Yale Law School, and later worked as a psychotherapist. She has taught at Yale, Wesleyan, and Smith College. Bloom's writing has been widely praised for its insight and emotional depth. Her short story collections, Come to Me and A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You, have won numerous awards, including the National Book Award. Her novels, Love Invents Us and Away, have also been critically acclaimed. In addition to her writing, Bloom has also written several non-fiction works, including Normal: Transsexual CEOs, Crossdressing Cops, and Hermaphrodites with Attitude. She has also written a memoir, Lucky Us. Amy Bloom is an important voice in contemporary literature, and her work continues to inspire readers around the world.