Date of Birth: October 17, 1950
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Wally Lamb is an acclaimed American author best known for his novels “She’s Come Undone” and “I Know This Much Is True.” Born and raised in Norwich, Connecticut, Lamb’s journey into literature began while he was an English teacher at Norwich Free Academy. His debut novel, “She’s Come Undone,” became a major success and was selected for Oprah’s Book Club, catapulting him to fame. Lamb’s works often explore complex themes of family, mental illness, and personal growth, and are noted for their deeply emotional and empathetic storytelling. Besides writing, Lamb has also been involved in teaching creative writing in prisons, demonstrating his commitment to social issues and rehabilitation through art.
5 Interesting Facts about Wally Lamb
1. “She’s Come Undone” was a finalist for the 1992 Los Angeles Book Awards’ Art Seidenbaum Prize for first fiction.
2. Lamb has taught creative writing at the York Correctional Institution, a women’s prison in Connecticut.
3. “I Know This Much Is True” was also selected for Oprah’s Book Club, making Lamb a two-time honoree.
4. He has edited two volumes of essays written by the incarcerated women he taught, titled “Couldn’t Keep It to Myself” and “I’ll Fly Away.”
5. Lamb earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Connecticut.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Wally Lamb
1. “Accept what people offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love.”
2. “Human behavior is messy and unpredictable and unconcerned with convenient symmetries.”
3. “Forgiveness is a tricky thing. We may want to forgive someone, but in order to do so, we have to acknowledge that we’ve been hurt.”
4. “I think we all have the capacity to be many things, and we’re all sort of made up of the people who have crossed our paths.”
5. “I think I write about things that are mysterious to me.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the peak of his career, Wally Lamb’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Wally Lamb has three sons: Jared, Justin, and Teddy.
Relevant Links
1. [Wally Lamb’s Official Website](http://www.wallylamb.net/
2. [Wally Lamb’s Goodreads Profile](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12583.Wally_Lamb
3. [Wally Lamb’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/writer/wally-lamb
5. [Wally Lamb’s Works on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Wally-Lamb/e/B000AQ3TNK
