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Charles J. Shields is an American novelist known for his in-depth research and writing on children's literature. His works often focus on historical figures and fictional stories, aiming to spark the interest of young readers.

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All Grain Self Approval Behinds Book Comfortable Destiny Engaging Essayists Fiction

Famous Charles J. Shields Quotes

“There is more to be pondered in the grain and texture of life than traditional fiction allows. The work of essayists is vital precisely because it permits and encourages self-knowledge in a way that is less indirect than fiction, more open and speculative.”

Way Self Fiction Traditional Permit Grain Self Knowledge Texture Indirect Essayists

Author:Charles J. Shields

“Engaging and well paced, the book fills in the reality behind Vonnegut's work”

Wells Book Reality Behinds Engaging

Author:Charles J. Shields

“She just wanted to be comfortable in her own skin...But she would not stop to seek others' approval. The notion that she should never seemed to enter her head. Her right to live as she pleased was not up for negotiation, even if it ran against the grain of the milieu at Huntingdon.”

Ifs Should Wanted Comfortable Skins Notion Ran Approval Grain Negotiation Milieu

Author:Charles J. Shields

“Self-pity is a sin. It is a form of living suicide.”

Self Form Sin Suicide Pity Self Pity

Book:Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee: From Scout to Go Set a Watchman

Source: Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee: From Scout to Go Set a Watchman

“The great purpose in life is to take your destiny out of the hands of others.”

Hands Life Is Purpose Destiny Purpose Of Life Your Destiny

Author:Charles J. Shields

About the Author

Born: December 2, 1951
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 5

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Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee: From Scout to Go Set a WatchmanRelated source material

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