“At thirty-nine, I learned how to change a tyre, how to shovel snow, how to stack wood. I learned how to meet a deadline without a shoulder to whine on. I became obsessed with firewood. If only there was alsways a fire in the fireplace, I knew that everything would be all right. (Prometheus must have been a women. I reverted to my ancient nature: inventing fire all day, having my liver plucked out all night.)”
Quote by Erica Jong
Work
Fear of Fifty: A Midlife Memoir
This memoir delves into the author's experiences and emotions as they navigate the complexities of midlife, offering insights into personal growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of fulfillment in the latter years of life. more
Author
Erica Jong
Erica Jong is a renowned American author, born on March 26, 1942. Her works, focusing on female perspectives and sexual liberation, have gained widespread popularity. Her representative works include 'How to Be a Woman'. more
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