“A proper autobiography is a death-bed confession. A true man finds so much work to do that he has no time to contemplate his yesterdays; for to-day and to-morrow are here, with their impatient tasks. The world is so busy, too, that it cannot afford to study any man's unfinished work; for the end may prove it a failure, and the world needs masterpieces.”
The story follows the lives of individuals and families as they navigate the complexities of moving to a new country and integrating into a foreign culture. more
Mary Antin was an American author born on June 13, 1881, and died on May 15, 1949. She is known for her works focusing on immigrant experiences and social changes, with her most notable work being 'The Land of the Spotted Dog'. more
“London is a labyrinth, half of stone and half of flesh.”
“One can forgive Shakespeare anything, except one's own bad lines.”
“Only those with great ambitions know what great fears drive them forward.”
“I believe that the gods themselves are frightened of the world which they have fashioned.”