“Friendship is something that gets harder to understand, every damn year of my life.Friendship is like a kind of algebra test that nobody passes. In my worst moods, I think the best you can say is that a friend is anyone you don't despise.”
Shantaram is a richly detailed novel that follows the journey of an escaped Australian prisoner who finds himself in the chaotic and dangerous streets of Bombay. The story delves into the complexities of human nature, the allure of danger, and the quest for self-discovery. The protagonist's transformation from a fugitive to a man seeking redemption is at the heart of this compelling narrative. more
Gregory David Roberts is an Australian author best known for his autobiographical novel 'The Shawshank Redemption.' This novel was later adapted into a successful film, becoming a classic. Born on June 1, 1952, Roberts' life has been marked by adventure and challenge. more
“Anything that can be put in a nut shell should remain there.”
“The only power that has any real meaning is the power to better the world.”
“Poverty and pride are devoted blood brothers until one, always and inevitably, kills the other.”
“When the wish and the fear are exactly the same, we call the dream a nightmare.”
“Good soldiers are defined by what they can endure, not by what they can inflict.”
“Of course I wanted to know. I was a writer. I wanted to know everything.”