“You can plan all you want to. You can lie in your morning bed and fill whole notebooks with schemes and intentions. But within a single afternoon, within hours or minutes, everything you plan and everything you have fought to make yourself can be undone as a slug is undone when salt is poured on him. And right up to the moment when you find yourself dissolving into foam you can still believe you are doing fine.”
This book is a reflective narrative that delves into the evolution of a deep and enduring friendship between two couples over several decades. The story is set against the backdrop of significant historical events and personal milestones, offering a nuanced look at the dynamics of relationships and the human condition. more
Wallace Stegner was an influential American historian known for his extensive research on the history of the American West. His works not only documented the pioneering journey of the American West but also profoundly reflected the relationship between humans and nature. Stegner's writing style was unique and his language beautiful, which won him great popularity among readers. more
“I'm 190 pounds of rock hard muscle, underneath 40 pounds of sturdy protective fat.”
“And Yale is November, crisp and energetic.”