Walter Wangerin Jr. is an American novelist and children's book author born in Portland, Oregon in 1944. He is best known for his religious novels The Book of the Dun Cow and its sequel The Book of Sorrows, as well as Mary's First Christmas and The Manger is Empty. His net worth and salary are unknown.
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💰 Net worth
Walter Wangerin Jr.'s net worth is projected to range between $100,000 to $1 million by the year 2024. Renowned as a highly esteemed novelist, Walter Wangerin Jr. hails from Oregon. Throughout his career, he has received critical acclaim for his exceptional literary contributions. With his talent for storytelling and the impact of his works, it is no surprise that he has garnered both substantial recognition and financial success throughout the years. As his net worth continues to grow, Walter Wangerin Jr. remains a remarkable figure in the world of literature.
About
An American author of religious novels and children's books, he is known for The Book of the Dun Cow, and for its sequel, The Book of Sorrows. His other works include Mary's First Christmas and The Manger is Empty.
Before Fame
He studied literature at Miami University in Ohio and later attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.
Trivia
His novel, The Book of the Dun Cow, won a U.S. National Book Award.
Family Life
He was born in Portland, Oregon to a Lutheran minister father. He and his six younger siblings moved frequently during their childhood.
Associated With
He and Maxine Hong Kingston both won the National Book Award.
