Happy birthday! Barbara Kingsolver turns 70 today

‘Demon Copperhead’ author Barbara Kingsolver is celebrating her 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Barbara Kingsolver has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Kingsolver, a cultural icon

Born in Annapolis on April 8, 1955, Barbara Kingsolver's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Kingsolver's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Barbara hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Barbara Kingsolver as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Barbara, you're the best!

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