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Virginia Doris Heinlein (nee Gerstenfeld; April 22, 1916 – January 18, 2003) was an American chemist, biochemist, engineer, and the third wife and muse of Robert A. Heinlein, a prominent and successful author often considered one of the "Big Three" of science fiction (along with Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke ).
Learn about the life and achievements of Virginia Heinlein, the wife and companion of science fiction writer Robert Heinlein. She was a chemist, engineer, skater, linguist, and a dedicated supporter of his work and legacy.
Jan 26, 2003 · Virginia Heinlein, who gave her husband, science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein, the idea for his acclaimed 1961 novel “Stranger in a Strange Land” and inspired many of the strong female...
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Robert and Virginia designed and built a new residence, circular in shape, in the adjacent village of Bonny Doon. [30] [31] Robert and Virginia Heinlein in Tahiti, 1980. Ginny undoubtedly served as a model for many of his intelligent, fiercely independent female characters.
The Virginia Edition contains authoritative texts for all of Robert Heinlein's published fiction and non-fiction, with text taken from the last volume in which Heinlein had a hand in the preparation, or those works restored to their intended state in publications directly overseen by Virginia Heinlein after her husband's passing.
Grumbles from the Grave is a posthumous 1989 autobiography of science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein collated by his wife Virginia Heinlein from his notes and writings. Background. The work is the closest that Heinlein, an ex-naval officer and prominent science fiction writer, came to writing an autobiography.
The Virginia Edition is a limited leather-bound set of all of Robert Heinlein's fiction and non-fiction, with text from his last or restored versions and introductions by a scholar. It also includes unpublished correspondence and access to the online Heinlein Archives, authorized by his estate and trust.
