“Well, once you stop believing in an old gentleman with a beard . . .It’s only the word God, you know — it makes such a conventional noise.” “It’s merely shorthand for where we come from, where we’re going, and what it’s all about.” “And do religious people find out what it’s all about? Do they really get the answer to the riddle?” “They get just a whiff of an answer sometimes.”
This novel is a poignant exploration of the complexities of family dynamics, love, and the passage from childhood to adulthood. Narrated by a young girl, it offers a vivid portrayal of a family struggling with financial hardship and social status amidst the backdrop of a changing world. more
Dodie Smith was an English novelist, best known for her children's literature, particularly the Winnie-the-Pooh series, which has become a global classic. Born on May 3, 1896, in London, she passed away on November 24, 1990. more
“A question is as capable as an answer of unintentionally revealing ignorance or stupidity.”
“I need to see him again. Because I have questions, and something tells me he has the answers.”