“History is not just facts and events. History is also a pain in the heart and we repeat history until we are able to make another's pain in the heart our own.”
Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
Work
The Invention of Wings: With Notes
This novel is a fictional account set in the early 19th century, detailing the lives of two sisters and their complex relationship with the institution of slavery. It delves into the struggle for women's rights during that period. more
Author
Sue Monk Kidd
Sue Monk Kidd is an American author known for her novels, particularly 'The Secret Garden' and 'The Invention of Wings'. Born on August 12, 1948, she has a passion for literature and writing from a young age. more
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