Russell notes that stability and order have always been paid for with captivity and blood. She contrasts people who think alphabetically with those who think geologically, calling them filers and pilers. She also describes love as terrifying, like being naked and vulnerable.
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Mary Doria Russell is an anthropologist from the United States, best known for The Sparrow.
Quick Facts About Mary Doria Russell
Born
August 19, 1950
Nationality
United States
Profession
Anthropologist
Notable works
The Sparrow
Known for
The Sparrow, Children of God
About Mary Doria Russell
Mary Doria Russell is a retired American novelist best known for her books The Sparrow and its sequel Children of God, which tell the story of a Jesuit priest traveling to a distant planet.
Awards & Honors
Arthur C. Clarke AwardAstounding Award for Best New WriterOtherwise AwardBSFA Award for Best NovelMichigan Notable Books
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