Iain Banks (16 February 1954 – 9 June 2013) was a Scottish author, writing mainstream fiction as Iain Banks and science fiction as Iain M. Banks, adding the initial of his adopted middle name Menzies. After the success of The Wasp Factory (1984), he began to write full time. His first science fiction book, Consider Phlebas, appeared in 1987, marking the start of the Culture series. His books have been adapted for theatre, radio and television. In 2008, The Times named Banks in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". In April 2013, Banks announced he had inoperable cancer and was unlikely to live beyond a year. He died on 9 June 2013.
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Some of their strengths
Iain Banks has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Bold, Energetic, Intelligent, Adventurous, Generous, Ambitious, and Independent.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Iain Banks is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Iain Banks well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Iain Banks as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Social and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Iain Banks is someone who values forming deep friendships and relationships, and who has strong intuition and reasoning skills .
They are also someone who is altruistic, tolerant, and sophisticated, and who tends to be a perfectionist who is always working to try and make everything and everyone better.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Iain Banks tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Iain Banks's challenges
While Iain Banks has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Iain Banks can be Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Impulsive, Careless, and Relentless.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Iain Banks's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Iain Banks must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Relentless and Inflexible
Iain Banks is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Iain Banks also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
