Meg Wolitzer

Date of Birth: May 28, 1959

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Meg Wolitzer is an acclaimed American novelist known for her keen observations of contemporary life and the intricacies of human relationships. Born into a literary family, Wolitzer has successfully carved out her own space in the literary world with a series of well-received novels. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Syosset, Long Island. Wolitzer attended Smith College and later transferred to Brown University, where she graduated with a degree in creative writing in 1981. Her first novel, “Sleepwalking,” was published in 1982 and marked the beginning of a prolific writing career. Wolitzer’s works often explore themes of gender, family, and ambition. Some of her most notable books include “The Interestings,” “The Wife,” and “The Female Persuasion.” “The Wife” was adapted into a successful film in 2018, starring Glenn Close, which brought her work to an even broader audience. In addition to her novels, Wolitzer has written short stories and essays, and she teaches writing at the MFA program at Stony Brook Southampton. Her writing is celebrated for its wit, depth, and the way it captures the complexities of modern life.

5 Interesting Facts about Meg Wolitzer

1. Meg Wolitzer’s mother, Hilma Wolitzer, is also a well-known novelist.

2. Her novel “The Interestings” was named a best book of the year by The New York Times Book Review and several other publications.

3. Wolitzer has been a guest on popular radio shows such as NPR’s “Fresh Air” and “The Diane Rehm Show.”

4. She has taught creative writing at several institutions, including the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.

5. “The Wife,” one of her most acclaimed novels, was adapted into a film that earned Glenn Close an Academy Award nomination.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Meg Wolitzer

1. “The world will whittle your dreams down to nubs, if you let it.”

2. “Sometimes you don’t even know what you want until you find out you can’t have it.”

3. “Ambition is a tricky little animal to tame.”

4. “Being a writer means taking the leap from listening to saying, ‘Listen to me.’”

5. “A person can be bigger, better, more interesting than their circumstances.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Meg Wolitzer’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.

Children

Meg Wolitzer has two sons, Charlie and Max, with her husband, science writer Richard Panek. Both of her children have shown an interest in the arts, with Charlie being a musician and Max involved in theater.