“Do all kids have to worry about their parents’ mental health? The way society is set up, parents are supposed to be the grown-up ones and look after the kids, but a lot of times it’s the other way around.”
Quote by Ruth Ozeki
Work
A Tale for the Time Being: A Novel
A Tale for the Time Being is a thought-provoking novel that intertwines the lives of a young Japanese girl and an elderly woman living in a small coastal town. The narrative delves into the complexities of human existence, memory, and the impact of time on individual lives. The story is told from multiple perspectives, offering a rich tapestry of experiences and reflections on the nature of existence. more
Author
Ruth Ozeki
Ruth Ozeki (born March 12, 1956) is an American novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest. Known for works including My Year of Meats (1998), A Tale for the Time Being (2013), and The Book of Form and Emptiness (2021), her novels blend Japanese cultural elements with contemporary American themes. A Tale for the Time Being was nominated for the Man Booker Prize. She combines her practice of Zen Buddhism with her literary and film work. more
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