“Nearly dying brings you closer to living. There's a thin border; you feel yourself cross it, going back to the land of the living, going home. Perhaps, if you'd gone the other way, death would have been a different home.”
Book:Red Dust Road
Quote by Jackie Kay
Work
Red Dust Road
This book is an intimate account of the author's upbringing in China, detailing their family's journey through various historical periods and the cultural shifts that shaped their lives. more
Author
Jackie Kay
Jackie Kay is a Scottish poet, novelist, and playwright. Known for her distinctive voice and exploration of identity, gender, and culture, her work encompasses personal experiences, history, and contemporary social issues. more
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