“What is the matter with these people, these people who won't stop fighting, won't stop hurting each other long enough to see that a body is a thing of beauty, is a miracle of rivers and oceans and islands and continents contained within itself? That the brain is divided into two hemispheres, each symmetrical, each perfect, each with its own system of waterways. These people of war should be shown an x-ray of an intraparenchymal hemorrhage, of a hemorrhage in an eighteen-year-old girl's brain, a girl named Ivy. Take a look at that, people of war. See, you should not hurt each other, and this is why. Without you ever even trying, this is what can happen to your body, your beautiful body, and your brain, your beautiful symmetrical brain, and your heart, and your soul.”
Quote by Alison McGhee
Work
All Rivers Flow to the Sea
This book delves into the metaphor of rivers converging into the sea, symbolizing the unity of all life and the continuous flow of time. It offers a contemplative look at the human experience, nature, and the enduring themes of life, death, and rebirth. more
Author
Alison McGhee
Alison McGhee is an American author born on July 8, 1960. Her works span across various genres including children's literature, adult fiction, and poetry. McGhee is known for her unique narrative style and profound emotional expression. more
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