Bobbie Ann Mason
Bobbie Ann Mason is an acclaimed American author known for her vivid portrayals of contemporary life in rural Kentucky. Emerging in the literary scene with her short story collection "Shiloh and Other Stories," Mason has been celebrated for her insightful exploration of everyday struggles and the nuances of the human condition. Her works often highlight themes of change and resilience, earning her accolades including the PEN/Hemingway Award.
Book summaries for books written by Bobbie Ann Mason
Quotes
You're not supposed to remember everything, Sam. You're supposed to forget some things, too.
It's like you're trying to freeze time, and you can't do that.
Maybe you should look for something else instead of trying to find the very thing you can't have.
I don't think you can understand what it's like. It's too late for you to ever understand.
You can't just float around all your life.
I don't want to just sit around and do nothing. You can't just wait for something to happen.
It's just like people to remember the wrong things.
You gotta take chances. You gotta try things out.
They're no different from anybody else. They just don't want to be forgotten.
You can't live on memories. They're not enough.
You're always trying to pretend that things are okay. Always trying to act like everything's all right.
You can't just sit around and wait for something to happen. You gotta make things happen.