“Anytime a child is born, the old people look in his face and ask him if he's the One.”
Quote by Ernest Gaines
Work
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
This book is a first-person narrative that follows the life of Miss Jane Pittman, a woman who was born into slavery and lived to witness the profound changes in American society following the Civil War. The story delves into the complexities of race, identity, and the struggle for freedom, offering a poignant and insightful look at the human spirit. more
Author
Ernest Gaines
Ernest Gaines is an American author known for his profound insights into racial and social issues. His works often set in the black community of Louisiana, explore themes of racial relations, poverty, and education. more
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Source: Conversations with Ernest Gaines
“Critics in New York are made by their dislikes, not by their enthusiasms.”
“All writers are the same - they forget a thousand good reviews and remember one bad one.”
Source: Short Stories: Five Decades
“A writer is a human being. He has to live with a sense of honor.”