“A person cannot coast along in old destructive habits year after year and accept whatever comes along. A person must stand up on her own two legs and walk. Get off the bus and go get on another. Climb out of the ditch and cross the road. Find the road that s where you want to go. ... The only sermon that counts is the one that is formed by our actions. She would quit drinking and thereby show Kyle life is what you make it. A person can grab hold of her life and change things for the better. This happens all the time. We are not chips of wood drifting down the stream of time. We have oars.”
Quote by Garrison Keillor
Work
Pontoon: A Lake Wobegon Novel
This novel is part of a series by author Garrison Keillor, known for his storytelling and wit. It delves into the lives of the residents of Lake Wobegon, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and joys of growing older in a close-knit community. more
Author
Garrison Keillor
English biography, 120-180 words more
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