“Where did love begin?What human being looked at another and saw in their face the forests and the sea? Was there a day, exhausted and weary,dragging home food, arms cut and scarred, that you saw yellow flowers and, not knowing what you did, picked them because I love you? In the fossil record of our existence, there is no trace of love. You cannot find it held in the earth's crust, waiting to be discovered. The long bones of our ancestors show nothing of their hearts.”
Lighthousekeeping is a narrative set in the desolate and tranquil environment of a remote lighthouse. The story delves into the introspective life of the lighthousekeeper, examining the solitude and the slow, unyielding passage of time. The novel is a contemplative exploration of human existence and the impact of isolation on the individual. more
Jeanette Winterson is a renowned British author known for her distinctive literary style and profound social commentary. Her works span a wide range of themes, including novels, essays, and poetry. Winterson's novel 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a story about growth, faith, and sexuality that has received widespread acclaim. more
“All that is real in human history becomes irrational in the process of time.”
“There's a point when you have to stop fightin' the whole world.”
“When you have nothing left but God,you have more than enough to start over again.”