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David James Duncan, born in 1952, is an American novelist known for his profound character development and detailed depiction of the natural environment. His works often explore themes of humanity and religion, enjoying widespread popularity among readers.

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Famous David James Duncan Quotes

“Faith of Cranes is a love song to the beauty and worth of the lives we are able to lead in the world just as it is, troubled though it be... The writing is honest, intensely lived, and overflowing with heart: broken, mended, and whole.”

World Writing Heart Whole Able Song Honest Broken Lead In Heart Broke Cranes

Author:David James Duncan

“Fiction writing feels more honest to me.”

Feels Writing Fiction Honest Fiction Writing

Book:God Laughs & Plays: Churchless Sermons in Response to the Preachments of the Fundamentalist Right

Source: God Laughs & Plays: Churchless Sermons in Response to the Preachments of the Fundamentalist Right

“The bad thing about falling into pieces is that it hurts. The good thing about it is that once you're lying there in shards you've got nothing left to protect, and so have no reason not to be honest”

Reason Lying Fall Left Hurt Pieces Honest Protect Good Things Being Honest No Reason Bad Things It Hurts

Author:David James Duncan

About the Author

Born: 1952
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 47

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The Brothers KRelated source material

God Laughs & Plays: Churchless Sermons in Response to the Preachments of the Fundamentalist RightRelated source material

The River WhyRelated source material

My Story as Told by Water: Confessions, Druidic Rants, Reflections, Bird-watchings, Fish-stalkings, Visions, Songs and Prayers Refracting Light, from Living Rivers, in the Age of the Industrial DarkRelated source material

River Teeth: Stories and WritingsRelated source material

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