“Finally Milkman could take no more; he had to rest. At the next tree he sank down to the ground and put his head back on its bark. Let them laugh if they wanted to; he would not move until his heart left from under his chin and went back down into his chest where it belonged.”
This novel delves into complex relationships and societal issues through the lens of a romantic narrative. more
Toni Morrison is an American novelist known for her profound portrayal of the history and culture of African Americans. Her works often explore issues of race, gender, and identity, with her most famous novels being 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Sula'. more
“I wonder if your heart skips a beat when you hear my name like mine does when I hear yours.”
“They say one will never make it in this world without a cold heart. I wish to be set apart.”
“I hear its heart: a battered heart, cleansed by pain. Between each beat and the next, eternity.”