"My ancestors did not survive for me to walk away. I have choices that they did not have. I have freedoms they could not imagine. I refuse to be a blank page for other people to write on."
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About Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver is an American novelist, essayist, and poet known for her insightful and compelling works that often explore themes of social justice, environmentalism, and human relationships. Born in 1955 in Annapolis, Maryland, Kingsolver pursued a career in science before transitioning to writing. She gained widespread acclaim with her bestselling novel 'The Poisonwood Bible,' which won several awards and cemented her reputation as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
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