Russell Banks
American writer
Died when: 82 years 285 days (993 months)Star Sign: Aries

Russell Banks (born March 28, 1940) was an American writer of fiction and poetry.As a novelist, Banks is best known for his "detailed accounts of domestic strife and the daily struggles of ordinary often-marginalized characters".
His stories usually revolve around his own childhood experiences, and often reflect "moral themes and personal relationships".Banks is a member of the International Parliament of Writers and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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