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United States Robert Fulghum is an American author and Unitarian Universalist minister, recognized for his insightful essays and extensive literary output.
Robert Fulghum is listed as an author by Penguin Random House, highlighting his numerous New York Times bestsellers, including "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten," "It Was on Fire When I Lay Down on It," "Uh-Oh," and "Maybe (Maybe Not)." The publisher also lists his two novels, "Third Wish" and "If You Love Me Still, Will You Love Me Moving?"
Robert Fulghum participated in a woodworking class at Penland with his son, as mentioned in an article by the organization.
Robert Lee Fulghum, born on June 4, 1937, in Waco, Texas, embarked on a diverse career path that ultimately led him to become a celebrated author and Unitarian Universalist minister. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University in 1958, followed by a Bachelor of Divinity from Starr King School for the Ministry in 1961. Ordained as a Unitarian Universalist minister, Fulghum served the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship in Bellingham, Washington, from 1960 to 1964 and the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church in Edmonds, Washington, where he holds the title of Minister Emeritus. Beyond his pastoral duties, his early professional experiences included roles as a cowboy, folksinger, IBM salesman, professional artist, parish minister, bartender, and a teacher of drawing and painting.
Fulghum gained significant public recognition with his first collection of writings, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” (1988). This book, subtitled “Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things,” remained on “The New York Times” bestseller lists for nearly two years. The enduring popularity of his work is evidenced by over 17 million copies of his books in print, translated into 27 languages across 103 countries. His literary contributions extend to novels, including the three-volume “Third Wish” series and “If You Love Me Still, Will You Love Me Moving? Tales from the Century Ballroom.” These works highlight his ability to connect with a broad audience through his unique blend of philosophy and everyday observations.
His literary success also transitioned into other media. Fulghum performed in two television adaptations of his work for PBS and received a Grammy nomination for a spoken word award. He has been a prominent speaker at various colleges, conventions, and public events throughout the United States and Europe, and his work was syndicated as a newspaper column. Additionally, his essays have been adapted into two successful stage productions: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” and “Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas,” which have seen over 2,000 national and international productions, further cementing his impact on contemporary culture.
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