Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | April 8, 1955 |
| Birth Place | Maryland |
| Age | 68 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Net worth: $9 Million (2024)
Barbara Kingsolver, the esteemed novelist hailing from Maryland, has amassed a remarkable net worth estimated to be $9 million by 2024. Renowned for her thought-provoking works which explore themes of social justice, environmentalism, and the human connection to nature, Kingsolver has captivated readers worldwide with her compelling storytelling and lyrical prose. With numerous bestselling novels to her name, including "The Poisonwood Bible," "The Bean Trees," and "Animal Dreams," Kingsolver has established herself as a literary force, garnering critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Through her powerful narratives, Kingsolver continues to leave an indelible mark on the literary landscape while solidifying her status as one of Maryland's most celebrated authors.
About
An American novelist and non-fiction writer, she is best known for The Poisonwood Bible (1998), a novel about a missionary family that moves to the Belgian Congo. She also received attention for her 2007 non-fiction work, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, which details her family's experiment of eating only locally-grown food.
Before Fame
She studied classical piano and biology at DePauw University in Indiana and went on to receive a Master's degree in evolutionary biology and ecology from the University of Arizona. She published her debut novel, The Bean Trees, in 1988.
Trivia
She was a founding member of a band called Rock Bottom Remainders.
Family Life
She married Steven Hopp in 1994. The couple's daughter, Lily, was born two years later.
Associated With
She was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Bill Clinton.
