Margaret Forster was born on May 25, 1938 in England. She grew up in a loving and supportive family, where her love for literature was nurtured from a young age. She was always an avid reader and showed a talent for writing early on.
After completing her secondary education, Margaret went on to attend Somerville College, Oxford where she studied history. It was during her time at Oxford that her passion for writing truly blossomed. She honed her craft and graduated with a degree in history.
After university, Margaret briefly taught at Barnsbury Girls' School in London. Her time as a teacher further solidified her love for storytelling and she began to pursue a career as a writer in earnest. It was during this time that she met her future husband, Hunter Davies, a broadcast journalist and writer.
Margaret Forster went on to have a successful writing career, penning numerous novels, biographies, memoirs, and literary critiques. Some of her most well-known works include Diary of an Ordinary Woman, Georgy Girl, and Precious Lives. She also published Keeping the World Away, a fictionalized biography of Welsh artist Gwen John, in 2006.
Throughout her career, Margaret Forster received critical acclaim for her work. She won awards for her biographies and was lauded for her keen insight into the human experience. Her writing continues to inspire and resonate with readers around the world.
In her later years, Margaret Forster continued to write and share her stories with the world. She passed away on February 8, 2016, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that will endure for generations to come.
Margaret Forster will always be remembered as a talented and prolific writer who had a profound impact on the literary world. Her works continue to be celebrated for their insight, depth, and emotional resonance.