Date of Birth: July 26, 1959
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Rick Bragg is an acclaimed American author and journalist born in Piedmont, Alabama. He is best known for his work as a former correspondent for The New York Times, where he won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing in 1996. Bragg grew up in a rural, impoverished environment and often draws upon his Southern roots in his writing. He has authored several bestselling books, including “All Over but the Shoutin’,” “Ava’s Man,” and “The Prince of Frogtown,” which focus on his family history and personal experiences growing up in the South. Bragg has also worked as a writing professor at the University of Alabama and continues to contribute to various publications.
5 Interesting Facts about Rick Bragg
1. Rick Bragg won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing in 1996 while working for The New York Times.
2. His book “All Over but the Shoutin’” is a memoir about his mother’s struggles and sacrifices.
3. Bragg is a recipient of the prestigious Harper Lee Award for Alabama’s Distinguished Writer of the Year.
4. He has worked as a writing professor at the University of Alabama.
5. Bragg has also served as a writer-in-residence at the University of South Carolina.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rick Bragg
1. “Every life deserves a certain amount of dignity, no matter how poor or damaged the shell that carries it.”
2. “The best stories are rooted in truth—they grow from the soil of life.”
3. “Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound.”
4. “You can’t teach writing, but you can teach people to recognize the truth in their own stories.”
5. “The South is a place. North, east, and west are nothing but directions.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Rick Bragg’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Rick Bragg does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Rick Bragg’s profile on Alabama Authors](https://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3038
2. [Rick Bragg’s Page on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21303.Rick_Bragg
4. [Rick Bragg at The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/by/rick-bragg
