Orson Scott Card

Date of Birth: August 24, 1951

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Orson Scott Card is an American author best known for his science fiction and fantasy works. Born in Richland, Washington, Card grew up in various locations including California, Arizona, and Utah. He is most famous for his novel “Ender’s Game” (1985) and its sequel “Speaker for the Dead” (1986), both of which won Hugo and Nebula Awards. Card has written numerous novels, short stories, essays, and plays. He is a prolific writer whose works span multiple genres, including fantasy, historical fiction, and even biblical novels. Card is also known for his outspoken views on social and political issues, which have sometimes sparked controversy.

5 Interesting Facts about Orson Scott Card

1. Orson Scott Card has won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards for “Ender’s Game” and its sequel “Speaker for the Dead.”

2. He served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil.

3. Card has also worked as a professor and has taught writing and literature courses at various universities.

4. In addition to his novels, Card has written many scripts for video games and comic books.

5. He is a descendant of Brigham Young, a prominent early leader of the LDS Church.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Orson Scott Card

1. “The enemy’s gate is down.”

2. “Perhaps it’s impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be.”

3. “In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him.”

4. “Life is full of grief, to exactly the degree we allow ourselves to love other people.”

5. “We question all our beliefs, except the ones we really believe, and those we never think to question.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Orson Scott Card’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Orson Scott Card and his wife, Kristine Allen Card, have five children: Michael Geoffrey Card, Emily Janice Card, Charles Benjamin Card, Zina Margaret Card, and Erin Louisa Card.