“[On her mother:] I was in nervous flight from her ever since I can remember anything, and from the age of fourteen I set myself obdurately against her in a kind of inner emigration from everything she represented. Girls do have to grow up, but has this battle always been so implacable?”
This book delves into the psyche of its central character, revealing the intricate tapestry of emotions and personal history that shape their identity. The narrative takes readers on a profound exploration of self-discovery and the struggle to understand one's own inner world. more
Doris Lessing was a British novelist known for her profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social and political issues. Her works covered a wide range of themes from personal experiences to global concerns, including colonialism, gender roles, and women's liberation. Lessing's writing style is unique and vivid, and she has had a significant impact on postcolonial and feminist literature. more
“Nicknames are potent ways of cutting people down to size.”
“You have to be grown up, really grown up, not merely in years, to understand your parents.”
“Living in a small town anywhere means preserving one's self behind a mask.”
“Do your job and demand your compensation - but in that order.”
“The art of living in a small town is one of the most difficult to acquire.”
“Women often get dropped from memory, and then history.”
“Capable people do not understand incapacity; clever people do not understand stupidity.”