“mountains. They stand at every view, like a mother offering a blanket in which to wrap everyday life and shelter it from useless. dreads. In june they are walls of white rhodendron blossom. In autumn the forests set themselves afflame with color. Even winter has its icy charms.”
The story follows a character's journey through various historical periods, intertwining personal and political events. more
Barbara Kingsolver is an American novelist known for her insightful social commentary and rich literary imagination. Her works often explore themes of environmental protection, social justice, and women's issues, and have gained widespread popularity. Born on April 8, 1955, in Arkansas, USA, Kingsolver grew up in Arkansas and Mexico, and later earned a BA in literature from Amherst College and an MA in comparative literature from Columbia University. more
“Ain’t nothing too serious. Even death is a joke on the old devil, if we are living for the Lord.”
“Everything changes except human behavior and its consequences.”
“I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.”
“Cynthia said, “How are things going for you with this birth?”