“My heart broke all over again. I wanted my life back, my mama, but I knew I would never have that. The child I had been was gone with the child she had been. We were new people, and we didn't know each other anymore. I shook my head desperately.”
Quote by Dorothy Allison
Work
Bastard Out of Carolina: A Novel
Set in the American South, the story follows a young girl's coming-of-age amidst a complex family dynamic and the revelation of her mother's past. more
Author
Dorothy Allison
Dorothy Allison is an American writer known for her incisive social commentary and feminist literary works. Her writing often focuses on marginalized and overlooked groups, particularly women and the LGBTQ+ community. Born on April 11, 1949, Allison's writing career is marked by a deep exploration of issues related to gender, class, and race. more
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