The author of the novel 'Breathing Lessons' is ANNE Tyler, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist. Her novel 'Breathing Lessons' was published in 1988 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1989. The novel follows the story of Maggie and Ira Moran, a married couple, as they take a road trip to attend the funeral of an old friend. Along the way, they learn lessons about life, love, and marriage. The novel also explores themes of family, friendship, and the importance of taking time to appreciate the small moments in life. Tyler's other works include 'The Accidental Tourist' and 'Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant'.