“And what else could we have come here for, except to sense these tiny victories? Not the big victories that crush and kill the victor. Not the wars and civil ructions, but the saving grace of a Hollandaise sauce that has escaped all the possibilities of culinary disaster and is being spread like a yellow prayer on a plump cod steak - victoriously.”
In this literary work, readers are taken on a journey through the life of Sarah Phineas, whose experiences span from the early 20th century to the present day. The narrative delves into her personal struggles and the societal changes she witnesses, offering a rich tapestry of historical and emotional landscapes. more
Sebastian Barry is an Irish playwright known for his profound literary style and unique perspective on history. His works have won numerous literary awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature. more
“The greatest victory in leadership is not over others it’s over your own ego.”
“Марліна можна знищити, а здолати не можна.”
“Your mind is the battlefield where success and failure fight for dominance.”
“Watch as I blossom in defiance, stronger than before.”
“Victory is not the absence of death. It is the death we choose to make count.”
“A determined struggle always has the chance of victory.”
“The hardest battles are fought in silence, but the loudest victories come from surviving them.”