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“And I suddenly think, as I look across the table at him, that these are the days as they will be. This is the future as we see it. The swerve and the static. The confidence and the doubt.”

Book:Let The Great World Spin

Work

Let The Great World Spin

In this novel, the author weaves together the lives of various New Yorkers whose paths intersect on the day a high-wire artist performs an extraordinary feat. The story delves into the complexities of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit amidst the backdrop of a bustling city. more

Author

Colum McCann

Colum McCann is an Irish writer known for his profound character development and rich narrative techniques. His works often explore the relationship between individuals and society, as well as deep insights into history and culture. Born on February 28, 1965, McCann's writing career began in the 1990s, and he has published numerous novels and short story collections. more

“That was the sort of everyday love I had to learn to contend with: if you grow up with it, it's hard to think you'll ever match it. I used to think it was difficult for children of folks who really loved each other, hard to get out from under that skin because sometimes it's just so comfortable you don't want to have to develop your own.”

Ifs Thinking Want Children Sometimes Hard Used Grows Difficult Growing Up Comfortable Skins Everyday Folks

Author:Colum McCann

“The person we know at first, she thinks, is not the one we know at last.”

Thinking Knows Firsts Persons Lasts

Book:Let the Great World Spin: A Novel

Source: Let the Great World Spin: A Novel

“The times you lived through, the people you shared those times with — nothing brings it all to life like an old mix tape. It does a better job of storing up memories than actual brain tissue can do. Every mix tape tells a story. Put them together, and they can add up to the story of a life.”

People Doe Stories Together Jobs Can Do Memories Brain Music Add Nostalgia Tape Tissues Better Jobs Sheffield

Book:Love Is a Mix Tape: Life, Loss, and What I Listened To

Source: Love Is a Mix Tape: Life, Loss, and What I Listened To

“I used to believe in em (lines). I don't anymore. They in our heads. Lines between black and white ain't there neither. Some folks just made those up, long time ago. And that go for the white trash and the so-ciety ladies too.”