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Doris Betts is an American novelist, short story writer, and professor emerita of creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is best known for her short stories and novels about the South, which often focus on the struggles of women. Betts was born in Statesville, North Carolina, and grew up in a family of storytellers. She attended Duke University, where she earned a B.A. in English in 1953. She then earned an M.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1955. Betts began her writing career in the 1950s, publishing short stories in magazines such as The Atlantic Monthly and Harper's. Her first novel, The Gentle Insurrection, was published in 1965. She has since published several novels and collections of short stories, including Beasts of the Southern Wild (1972), The Ugliest Pilgrim (1976), and Souls Raised from the Dead (1994). Betts has won numerous awards for her writing, including the O. Henry Award, the Lillian Smith Award, and the North Carolina Award for Literature. She was inducted into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame in 2009. Betts has also taught creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since 1965. She retired from teaching in 2000, but continues to write and speak about literature. As of 2021, Doris Betts's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.
| Popular As | Doris June Waugh |
| Occupation | writer |
| Age | 80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | 4 June 1932 |
| Birthday | 4 June |
| Birthplace | Statesville, North Carolina, USA |
| Date of death | 21 April, 2012 |
| Died Place | Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA |
| Nationality | United States |
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Doris Betts Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
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Who Is Doris Betts's Husband?
Her husband is Lowry M. Betts (5 July 1952 - 9 July 2007) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Husband | Lowry M. Betts (5 July 1952 - 9 July 2007) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Doris Betts Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Doris Betts worth at the age of 80 years old? Doris Betts’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. She is from United States. We have estimated Doris Betts's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Writer |
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