Andre Dubus III
Born: 09-11-1959
Andre Dubus III is an acclaimed American author known for his compelling storytelling and richly drawn characters. Born in 1959, he is the son of celebrated writer Andre Dubus. Dubus III gained widespread recognition with his novel "House of Sand and Fog," which was a National Book Award finalist and adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film. His work often explores themes of class, violence, and the complexities of human relationships.
Book summaries for books written by Andre Dubus III
Quotes
I learned to walk into a room and not be scared.
You can be anything you want to be, it's up to you.
I didn't want to be like him, but it was the only model I had.
I was learning that the only way to get out of this fear was to go through it.
I was beginning to understand that I was in charge of my own life, my own destiny.
I wanted to turn the hurt I'd felt into something beautiful.
I was learning that the only way out of pain was to go through it.
I was learning that it was okay to have a dream.
I was learning that the only way to find out what you're capable of is to test your limits.
I was learning that there's no shame in wanting something better.
I was learning that the only way to make things better was to keep trying.
I was learning that the only way to make peace with the past was to accept it.