Date of Birth: August 27, 1959
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Jeanette Winterson is a renowned British novelist and writer, acclaimed for her unique narrative style and innovative approach to storytelling. Born in Manchester, England, Winterson was adopted by Constance and John William Winterson and raised in Accrington, Lancashire. Her upbringing in a strict Pentecostal household profoundly influenced her early life and writing. Winterson left home at the age of 16 after coming out as a lesbian, an act that led to her estrangement from her adoptive parents. She pursued English at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, where she began to hone her craft as a writer. Her debut novel, “Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit” (1985), is a semi-autobiographical work that earned her the Whitbread Award for a First Novel. The novel was later adapted into a BBC television series, which won the BAFTA Award for Best Drama. Winterson has since written numerous novels, essays, and children’s books, including “The Passion” (1987), “Sexing the Cherry” (1989), and “Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?” (2011). Her works often explore themes of gender, sexuality, and the fluidity of time and space. Winterson is also an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to literature. She continues to be a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a prominent figure in contemporary British literature.
5 Interesting Facts about Jeanette Winterson
1. Jeanette Winterson’s first novel, “Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit,” was written when she was just 23 years old.
2. She worked in various jobs, including as an ice cream van driver, before finding success as a novelist.
3. Winterson has a strong interest in gardening and owns a shop named Verde & Company that specializes in organic produce.
4. She has received numerous literary awards, including the prestigious E. M. Forster Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
5. Winterson was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2006 for her contributions to literature.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jeanette Winterson
1. “Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world.”
2. “What you risk reveals what you value.”
3. “I seem to have run in a great circle, and met myself again on the starting line.”
4. “To be ill adjusted to a deranged world is not a breakdown.”
5. “I am constantly trying to make things better, but I am a hard taskmaster, and no matter how much I do, it is never quite enough.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jeanette Winterson’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
Children
Jeanette Winterson does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Jeanette Winterson – Official Website](https://www.jeanettewinterson.com/
2. [Jeanette Winterson on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_Winterson
3. [Jeanette Winterson’s TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/speakers/jeanette_winterson
