Gurney Norman
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Gurney Norman Net Worth

Gurney Norman is an American writer and professor born on July 22, 1937 in Grundy, VA. He is best known for his novel Divine Right's Trip (1972), which follows the journey of a hippie stoner. His other works include Kinfolks: The Wilgus Stories (1977) and Ancient Creek: A Folktale (2012).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 22, 1937
Birth Place Grundy, VA
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $16 Million (2024)

About

An American Writer and professor, he is best known for his novel Divine Right's Trip (1972), which focuses on the awakening of a hippie stoner. His other works include Kinfolks: The Wilgus Stories (1977) and Ancient Creek: A Folktale (2012).

Before Fame

He spent two years in the U.S. Army and subsequently worked as a newspaper reporter.

Trivia

He worked for the U.S. Forest Service in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.

Family Life

He grew up in the Appalachian town of Grundy, Virginia. He later married Nyoka Hawkins.

Associated With

He and John Masefield were both poet laureates.

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