“Holocausts do not amaze me. Rapes and child slavery do not amaze me. And Franklin, I know you feel otherwise, but Kevin does not amaze me. I am amazed when I drop a glove in the street and a teenager runs two blocks to return it. I am amazed when a checkout girl flashes me a wide smile with my change, though my own face had been a mask of expedience. Lost wallets posted to their owners, strangers who furnish meticulous directions, neighbors who water each other's houseplants - these things amaze me.”
Quote by Lionel Shriver
Work
We Need To Talk About Kevin
The story delves into the complex relationship between a mother and her son, focusing on the aftermath of a tragic event and the mother's introspection on her role in her child's life. more
Author
Lionel Shriver
Lionel Shriver is a British journalist born on May 18, 1957. She is known for her unique writing style and profound insights into social issues. more
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