World and I, April 1st, 1999
Editor's Introductio
Anyone who has read one of Barbara Kingsolver's previous novels knows that she is a deeply committed writer who frequently explores the issues of race, family, politics, and the environment. She is not ashamed of being labeled a political writer; having come of age in the sixties, Kingsolver believes that it's only natural to speak out and try to correct social injustice. In a 1992 interview, she explained, "There's only one thing I write about, and that's about finding a balance between individualism and community. That's the great story of life itself."
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