Terry Tempest Williams
Terry Tempest Williams (born 8 September 1955), is an American writer, educator, conservationist, and activist. Williams' writing is rooted in the American West and has been significantly influenced by the arid landscape of Utah. Her work focuses on social and environmental justice ranging from issues of ecology and the protection of public lands and wildness, to women's health, to exploring humanity's relationship to culture and nature. She writes in the genre of creative nonfiction and the lyrical essay.
Terry Tempest Williams | |
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| Born | 8 September 1955 Corona, California |
| Occupation | Author, educator |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.A. degree in English with a minor in biology MSc. in environmental education |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Subjects | ecology wilderness preservation women's health LDS Church |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse | Brooke Williams (m. 1975) |
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