“Her name had the likeness of a name. She had the likeness of a woman, with hands but no face at all, since she never let herself see it. She had the likeness of a life, because she was all alone in it. She lived in the likeness of a house, with walls and a roof and a door that kept nothing in and nothing out.”
Marilynne Robinson is an American novelist known for her profound religious and moral themes. Her works often explore personal faith, social justice, and human relationships, earning her widespread acclaim. Born on November 26, 1943, Robinson's novels 'Gilead' and 'Housekeeping' have received extensive praise. more
“A journey is a dismal thing when there can be no homecoming.”
“If it is a loving environment, the cage can be a home.”
“Laura Ingalls Wilder said, “Home is the nicest place there is.”
“The stability of the structure is directly related to the security of the foundation”