Happy birthday! Donna Tartt turns 62 today

‘The Secret History’ author Donna Tartt is celebrating her 62nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Donna Tartt has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 62nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Tartt, a cultural icon

Born in Greenwood on December 23, 1963, Donna Tartt's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Tartt'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 Donna hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Donna Tartt as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 62.

Happy Birthday, Donna, you're the best!

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