“I devised a test. I turned off the TV and instantly the snoring stopped. She began to move. When I felt her eyes about to open, I turned the TV back on and back to sleep she went. Then I'd turn it off and on - sometimes for millisecond - and she never failed me. Each time it was off, she's move and mutter - each time it was on, she'd sleep. By the time the headlights from Amy's Nova turned into our driveway, my suspicion had been confirmed. My mother has a more intimate, connected relationship with this television than she has ever had with me.”
Quote by Peter Hedges
Work
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
The novel follows the life of Gilbert Grape, a teenager living in a small town, as he navigates the complexities of his family life, including his brother's mental illness and his own search for identity. Set in the 1950s, the story delves into the dynamics of family relationships and the challenges of growing up in a small community. more
Author
Peter Hedges
Peter Hedges is an American novelist known for his profound emotional depth and delicate narrative style. His works often explore themes of family, growth, and identity, and are highly appreciated by readers. more
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