The Des Moines–born writer whose witty travel and science books became international best-sellers.
Bill Bryson was born in 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa, and became one of the most popular nonfiction authors in the English language.
His books — including “A Walk in the Woods,” “A Short History of Nearly Everything,” and the Des Moines childhood memoir “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid” — blend humor, curiosity, and clear explanation for millions of readers.
Bryson made science and travel writing widely beloved, and he immortalized 1950s Des Moines in a fond memoir. He is one of Iowa's most successful modern authors.
His books have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
The Des Moines–born writer whose witty travel and science books became international best-sellers.
Bill Bryson was from Des Moines, Iowa.
1951.
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