“They're not going to bother me tonight. They won't denigrate my efforts, or ridicule anything that's mine, won't roll their eyes, or correct me, or cut me short and leave the room. They won't burden, or overwork me, or heap upon me responsibilities that are theirs. And, no more than they are doing, they won't intrude on my privacy, try to embarrass me or make me uncomfortable. Plus, they seem pretty far beyond hurting each other.”
This book delves into the complexities of self-examination, questioning the reasons behind one's choices and actions, and the search for personal meaning. more
Mary Robison is an American short story writer born on January 14, 1949. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into the lives of women. more
“Marriage is only an accident of situation, situation an accident of history, history of geography,”
“Sometimes the whole of marriage was a cover story.”