Corinne Hofmann

Corinne Hofmann is a German-born author and businesswoman best known for her memoir *The White Masai* (*Die weisse Massai*), which recounts her years in Kenya and became an international bestseller.

Corinne Hofmann is a German-Swiss author and businesswoman. She is best known for her memoir *The White Masai*, an international bestseller about her life in Kenya.

What it is

Hofmann's 1998 memoir *Die weisse Massai* (*The White Masai*) tells the story of her move to Kenya, marriage to a Samburu warrior, and eventual return to Switzerland. The book became an international bestseller, translated into many languages.

Key details

Born 4 June 1960 in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, to a German father and French mother. Before writing, she worked in business and retail. She married Lketinga Leparmorijo, had a daughter Napirai, but the marriage later ended in divorce. She now lives in Lugano, Switzerland.

Why it matters

Her memoir sparked widespread interest in cross-cultural experiences and remains a notable example of the memoir genre. It has been adapted into media and continues to sell in large numbers.