“When he held her that way, she felt so happy that it disturbed her. After he left, it would take her hours to fall asleep, and then when she woke up she would feel another onrush of agitated happiness, which was a lot like panic. She wished she could grab the happiness and mash it into a ball and hoard it and gloat over it, but she couldn't. It just ran around all over the place, disrupting everything.”
Quote by Mary Gaitskill
Work
Because They Wanted To: Stories
This book compiles a series of short narratives that delve into the personal motivations and desires of a diverse cast of characters. Each story is crafted to showcase the intricate complexities of human nature and the myriad reasons why individuals act as they do. more
Author
Mary Gaitskill
Mary Gaitskill is an American author known for her short stories, which are praised for their deep psychological insights and portrayals of the lives of marginalized individuals. Her work often delves into the complexities and contradictions of human relationships. more
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