“I began reading Harper Lee's novel in the skimpy shade of a pine outside my grandmother's house, fat beagles pressing against me, begging for attention, ignored. At dark, I kept reading, first on the couch, a bologna sandwich in one hand, then in my bed, by the light of a 60-watt bulb hanging from the ceiling on an orange drop cord. When my mother came in from her job as a maid and unplugged my chandelier, I replayed the story in my head until it was crowded out by dreams. I woke the next morning, smelling biscuits, and reached for the book again.”
Quote by Rick Bragg
Author
Rick Bragg
Rick Bragg is an American journalist known for his in-depth reporting on Southern life. His work often delves into social issues such as race, class, and gender, and is praised for its vivid storytelling and insightful analysis. more
You May Also Like
“Beating up on the so-called elite media has a nice populist ring to it.”
“But I think it's undeniable that the Times is a liberal paper.”
“I believe the Times is a great newspaper, but a profoundly fallible one.”
“I'm afraid we'll see reporters stop chasing quotes around the same time dogs stop chasing cars.”