“I never go to weddings. Waste of time. Person can get married a dozen times. Lots of folks do. Family like ours, know everybody in the state of Texas and around outside, why, you could spend your life going to weddings. But a funeral, that's different. You only die once.”
Giant is a sweeping historical novel that delves into the lives of a wealthy Texas family during the oil boom era. The story follows the rise and fall of Bandy family members as they navigate the complexities of wealth, power, and personal relationships amidst the backdrop of rapid social and economic change. more
Edna Ferber was an American novelist renowned for her rich imagination and profound social insight. Her works often feature female protagonists, exploring the status and roles of women in society. Her representative works include 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Anna Karenina'. more
“A little foolishness, enough 2 enjoy life, & a little wisdom to avoid the errors, that will do”
“Surgeons can cut out everything except cause.”
“The study of Nature makes a man at last as remorseless as Nature.”
“Come, Boy, sit down. Sit down and rest." And the boy did. And the tree was happy.”