“There are those who say that temptation can be barricaded beyond the door. The ones who think that stray desires can be driven out of the heart like the moneychangers from the temple. Maybe they can, if you patrol your weak points day and night, don't look, don't smell, don't dream.”
This book delves into complex issues of self-image and the human condition through the lens of physicality and personal narrative. more
Jeanette Winterson is a renowned British author known for her distinctive literary style and profound social commentary. Her works span a wide range of themes, including novels, essays, and poetry. Winterson's novel 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a story about growth, faith, and sexuality that has received widespread acclaim. more
“History is not a suicide note -- it is a record of our survival.”
“It is silence that most needs an answering -- when I can no longer speak, hear me.”
“Although I sometimes pose as a fight animal, I'm really a flight animal.”
“Adults talk about being happy because largely they are not.”