“It's hard to reconcile this August with the other one. and to be honest I don't try very hard. I've seen flashes of this August before-This brightness, this conviviality, this generosity of spirit-but I know what he's capable of, and I won't forget it. The others can believe what they like, but I don't believe for a second that this is the real August and the other an aberration And yet I can see how they might be fooled-”
Browse quotes and source details for this work. more
Sara Gruen is an American author born in Canada in 1969. Her works are known for their themes of animal emotions and intricate character development, with notable titles including 'Water for Elephants' and 'Fly Away Home'. Her books have been highly acclaimed by readers and have won numerous literary awards. more
“I will be stronger than my sadness.”
“It's the hard things that matter. Those are the things worth leaping for.”
“You must work to live, not live to work.”