Dorothy Allison

Date of Birth: April 11, 1949

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Dorothy Allison is a renowned American writer and activist, best known for her works that explore themes of class struggle, sexual abuse, and lesbianism. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Allison’s early life was marked by poverty and personal trauma, experiences that profoundly shaped her literary voice. She gained critical acclaim with her semi-autobiographical novel “Bastard Out of Carolina” published in 1992, which was a finalist for the National Book Award. The novel’s raw portrayal of a young girl’s experience with abuse and her struggle for identity resonated with many readers and established Allison as a powerful voice in contemporary literature. In addition to her novels, Allison has written essays, short stories, and poetry, often delving into issues of social justice, feminism, and LGBT rights. She continues to be an influential figure in both literary and activist circles.

5 Interesting Facts about Dorothy Allison

1. Dorothy Allison’s “Bastard Out of Carolina” was adapted into a film in 1996, directed by Anjelica Huston.

2. She was a member of the first generation of her family to finish high school and attend college.

3. Allison is an outspoken advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and is herself a survivor.

4. She is a founding member of the Lesbian Sex Mafia, a BDSM activist group.

5. Allison has received numerous awards, including the Lambda Literary Award and the Robert Penn Warren Award for Fiction.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dorothy Allison

1. “Things come apart so easily when they have been held together with lies.”

2. “Change, when it comes, cracks everything open.”

3. “Two or three things I know for sure, and one of them is that if we are not beautiful to each other, we cannot know beauty in any form.”

4. “The world will go on without us if we let it, and we can do so much if we choose to.”

5. “Writing is the only way I have to explain my own life to myself.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

While exact figures are not publicly available, it is estimated that Dorothy Allison’s highest net worth achieved is around $1 million.

Children

Dorothy Allison has one son, Wolf Michael Allison, born in 1994. She has spoken about the joys and challenges of motherhood in various interviews and essays.