- Nathan Heard
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Nathan Heard (1937 – March 16, 2004), sometimes known as Nathan C. Heard, was a best-selling author in the United States, noted for the grim realism of his novels. He wrote his most famous book, Howard Street (1968), while serving time in the Trenton State Penitentiary for armed robbery.
Heard grew up in New Jersey, spending much of his life there. He spent some time teaching creative writing at Fresno State College (now known as California State University, Fresno), where he won a teaching award in 1970. He also taught creative writing at Rutgers University.
His other books include A Cold Fire Burning, House of Slammers, To Reach a Dream and When Shadows Fall.
His movie credits include Gordon's War (1973).
He died of complications from Parkinson's disease.
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Categories:- 1937 births
- 2004 deaths
- People from Newark, New Jersey
- American novelists
- American prisoners and detainees
- Deaths from Parkinson's disease
- Prisoners and detainees of New Jersey
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