Date of Birth: July 3, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Joanne Harris is a celebrated British author known for her eclectic range of novels, which often blend genres to create compelling narratives. She was born on July 3, 1964, in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England. Harris is perhaps best known for her novel “Chocolat,” which was adapted into an acclaimed film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. She has written across various genres, including psychological thrillers, historical fiction, and fantasy. Harris attended Wakefield Girls’ High School and later studied Modern and Medieval Languages at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a teacher, which significantly influenced her work. Her first novel, “The Evil Seed,” was published in 1989, but it was “Chocolat,” published in 1999, that brought her international fame. In addition to her writing, Harris is known for her active engagement with her readers on social media, where she shares insights into her writing process and personal life. Her works often explore themes of identity, community, and the impact of the past on the present.
5 Interesting Facts about Joanne Harris
1. Joanne Harris’s novel “Chocolat” was adapted into a film that received five Academy Award nominations.
2. She has written over 20 novels, including the popular “Lollipop Shoes” and “Peaches for Monsieur le Curé,” which are sequels to “Chocolat.”
3. Harris is fluent in French and has a French mother, which has influenced many of her works.
4. In addition to her novels, she has published cookbooks, short stories, and children’s books.
5. She was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to literature in 2013.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joanne Harris
1. “Life is what you celebrate. All of it. Even its end.”
2. “We all have our sorrows, and although the sorrows may be different, the weight of the burden is often the same.”
3. “Words have power. Words created this world, and in the right hands, they can destroy it.”
4. “Happiness. Simple as a glass of chocolate or tortuous as the heart. Bitter. Sweet. Alive.”
5. “Stories hold conflict and contrast, highs and lows, life and death, and the human struggle and all kinds of things.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimates, Joanne Harris has achieved a net worth of approximately $10 million.
Children
Joanne Harris has one daughter, Anouchka Harris, who was born in 1993.
Relevant Links
1. [Joanne Harris Official Website](https://www.joanne-harris.co.uk/
2. [Joanne Harris on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9434.Joanne_Harris
3. [Joanne Harris on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Joannechocolat
5. [Joanne Harris on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0364387/
