Charles Foran is an accomplished author and journalist from Canada, who has written eleven successful books in his career. He was born as Charles William Foran in 1960 in Toronto, Canada, and was raised in the same city. Foran holds degrees from the University College, Dublin and the Toronto University, which has helped him in his writing career. He has also taught in China, Hong Kong, and Canada, sharing his knowledge and expertise with students.
Foran's work spans various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and journalism. He has written five novels, including the popular "Carolan's Farewell" and "Mordecai: The Life and Times." His non-fiction and journalism work is equally impressive, and he has won several prestigious awards for his writing. Some of the awards he has won include the Weston Prize, QSPELL prizes, a Jewish Book Award, the Taylor Prize, and the Governor General Literary Award. Foran's work has been recognized and honored by his peers and the literary community.
In addition to writing books, Foran has been involved in making radio documentaries for the CBC program called Ideas. He has also co-written the award-winning television documentary called Mordecai Richler. Foran's work in media and television has further solidified his reputation as a versatile writer and communicator.
Foran has also been actively involved in the literary community, serving as a past president of PEN Canada. He is a senior fellow at Massey College, University of Toronto, and a member of the Order of Canada. As of January, 2015, Foran is the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC). He lives in Toronto with his family, where he continues to write and contribute to the literary and cultural community.