Date of Birth: June 14, 1957
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Mona Simpson is an acclaimed American author, known for her richly textured and poignant novels that often explore themes of family, identity, and belonging. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Simpson was raised in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and later earned her MFA from Columbia University. Simpson’s notable works include “Anywhere but Here,” “The Lost Father,” and “A Regular Guy.” Her debut novel, “Anywhere but Here,” was particularly well-received and later adapted into a film starring Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman. Simpson has been a recipient of several literary awards, including the Whiting Award and the Guggenheim Fellowship. She currently teaches at UCLA and continues to contribute to the literary world with her deeply resonant storytelling.
5 Interesting Facts about Mona Simpson
1. Mona Simpson is the biological sister of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, a fact she discovered only as an adult.
2. Her debut novel, “Anywhere but Here,” was adapted into a film in 1999.
3. Simpson has been a recipient of the prestigious Whiting Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship.
4. She has served as a professor of English at UCLA.
5. Mona Simpson’s birth name was Mona Jandali; she later took her stepfather’s surname, Simpson.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mona Simpson
1. “The impulse to write comes from the need to make sense of one’s life and discover one’s usefulness.”
2. “I think I’m a writer by nature, and it was a matter of time and experience before I found my voice.”
3. “Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.”
4. “The best part of writing is not the accolades, but the act of creation.”
5. “Every family has its ghosts, and every family writes its own history.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Mona Simpson is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
Mona Simpson has two children, a son named Gabriel and a daughter named Grace.
Relevant Links
1. [Mona Simpson’s Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Simpson
2. [Mona Simpson’s Profile on UCLA](https://english.ucla.edu/people-faculty/mona-simpson/
5. [Mona Simpson’s Works on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2655.Mona_Simpson
