Allan Gurganus
Allan Gurganus is an acclaimed American author known for his poignant storytelling and richly drawn characters. Born in 1947 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, he skillfully captures Southern life and culture in his works. His debut novel, "Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All," became a bestseller and was adapted into a television movie. Gurganus's work often explores themes of history, identity, and community with humor and deep empathy.
Book summaries for books written by Allan Gurganus
Quotes
The eternal, however, is more patient than death.
The happiest time of my life was when I was a girl, and I had not yet met you.
One thing about some people: They don't know when to quit.
Mankind's own mind is the only thing that can defeat him.
There is no such thing as a quiet life for the widow of a war hero.
Love, like the life it nourishes, is a force of nature. The law of large numbers is on its side.
The living are the only true survivors.
The great thing about being old is that nothing is going to happen to you that you don't want to.
The past is a place, and the future is a dream. The present is all the reality we have.
The one thing that never fails is a kind word.
Every life is a story, and every story has an end. I thank you for listening to mine.
Memories are the only things that grow in size as we grow older.