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Lisa See was born on February 18, 1955 in Paris, France and is credited as a writer, novelist and journalist. As of 2026, Lisa See is 71 years old. Schooling on record includes Loyola Marymount University. Recorded honors include Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature (2006, 2010).
My Take
Lisa See fascinates me because her writing turns family history into living fiction. Born in Paris yet shaped by an American and Chinese American heritage, she gives voice to women the historical record tends to forget. Two Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature are no accident; they reflect a careful, research-rich craft that resists easy sentiment. I respect novelists who can braid hard fact into compelling story without letting either dominate, and See seems to me a sturdy practitioner of exactly that. Her work feels like an act of recovery as much as imagination, and that lends it real weight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lisa See
- Name (Japanese)
- リサ・シー
- Reading
- りさ・しー
- Born
- February 18, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / journalist / essayist / biographer
2. Background
- University
- Loyola Marymount University
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
- 2006 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa%20See
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q448776
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lisa See born?
Born February 18, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Lisa See from?
Lisa See is from Paris, France.
What does Lisa See do?
Lisa See works as writer, novelist, journalist, essayist, biographer.
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