“Human memory awakens and extinguishes at will. It dulls and sharpens actions, enlarges and shrinks those who perform them. It humbles and exalts as it desires. When summoned, it slips away, and when it returns, it will do so at the time and place that suits it. It recognizes no chief, no overseer, no classifier, no ruler. Stories mix and mingle, facts sprout new shoots. The situations and words and scents-oh, the scents!-encrusted there are stored in the most disorganized and wonderful manner, not chronologically, not according to size or importance or even the alphabet.”
Quote by Meir Shalev
Work
My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner: A Family Memoir
This family memoir delves into the unique relationship between a Russian immigrant grandmother and her American-born granddaughter. The narrative is centered around the grandmother's cherished American vacuum cleaner, which symbolizes her adaptation to a new culture and the evolving dynamics of their family. The story offers a poignant look at immigration, cultural identity, and the enduring bond between generations. more
Author
Meir Shalev
Meir Shalev is an Israeli writer born on July 29, 1948. His works focus on Israeli society and culture, known for their profound character portrayals and rich narrative techniques. more
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