“You write your books. You scatter your seeds. Rats might eat them, or they might rot. In California, some seeds lie dormant for decades because they only germinate after fire, and sometimes the burned landscape blooms most lavishly.”
This book is a compilation of thought-provoking essays that delve into the human spirit's capacity for hope and perseverance amidst challenging circumstances. more
Rebecca Solnit is an American writer known for her works on environmental, cultural, political, and social issues. Her writing spans a wide range of topics, including nature, travel, gender, and power. Her books include 'Wanderlust', 'A Field Guide to Getting Lost', and 'The Faraway Nearby'. more
“Perfection is a stick with which to beat the possible.”
“…God, it’s over. Takumi, you gotta stop stealing other people’s problems and get some of your own.”
“That didn’t happen, of course. Things never happened the way I imagined them.”
“Ashes to ashes. Garage sale to garage sale,” I said.”
“Love is what happens to men and women who don't know each other.”