“He had a flattering view of me as someone interesting, capable, witty, smart, high-spirited. I did not share that view of myself, and wondered why he held it. But it was the death of that girl - the one who lived in his head - that I mourned when he died. Even more than I mourned him, I suffered the loss of the person he thought I was.”
This novel delves into complex relationships and societal issues through the lens of a romantic narrative. more
Toni Morrison is an American novelist known for her profound portrayal of the history and culture of African Americans. Her works often explore issues of race, gender, and identity, with her most famous novels being 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Sula'. more
“Sometimes I'm the winter tree and most of these times, a gathering of autumn leaves.”
“I will either die at the hands of myself or live in the hands of God.”
“Don't apologise for being yourself, but ask for apology if they want you to be something else.”
“A mistake becomes a lesson when you forgive yourself.”