Author

Carol Shields

1935 – 2003

Carol Shields was an American-born Canadian author, born on June 2, 1935, in Oak Park, Illinois. She gained credibility with her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Stone Diaries," which explores themes of identity and domestic life. Shields earned a Master's degree in English Literature from the University of Ottawa, enhancing her literary insights. Her notable works include "Larry's Party," which won the Orange Prize, and "Unless," shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Shields passed away on July 16, 2003.