“We are not born all at once, but by bits. The body first, and the spirit later; and the birth and growth of the spirit, in those who are attentive to their own inner life, are slow and exceedingly painful. Our mothers are racked with the pains of our physical birth; we ourselves suffer the longer pains of our spiritual growth.”
The story follows the lives of individuals and families as they navigate the complexities of moving to a new country and integrating into a foreign culture. more
Mary Antin was an American author born on June 13, 1881, and died on May 15, 1949. She is known for her works focusing on immigrant experiences and social changes, with her most notable work being 'The Land of the Spotted Dog'. more
“We can never be a nation of snobs so long as we are willing to poke fun at ourselves.”
“Humility counts for much, but it may be that vanity does not dispossess that admirable quality.”
“You can't do better design with a computer, but you can speed up your work enormously.”
“Of all the achievements of the human mind, the birth of the alphabet is the most momentous.”