Daniel Woodrell
Born: 01-01-1953
Daniel Woodrell is an acclaimed American novelist known for his gritty, atmospheric storytelling set in the Missouri Ozarks. Often labeled as a master of "country noir," he captures the harsh realities and resilience of rural life. With works like "Winter's Bone," Woodrell has earned critical praise for his vivid prose and deep character studies. His writing offers a compelling blend of suspense, authenticity, and poignant reflection on human nature.
Book summaries for books written by Daniel Woodrell
Quotes
Sometimes the things you know are the things you shouldn't believe in the most.
You gotta carry that anger, you gotta hold it tight. You'll use that anger to push you through, y'hear?
You told me once to remember the value of my own skin. That it was alright to let things work a little one way for your own benefit.
You gotta stand your ground. Say what you're here to say, and get on your way.
Hurt is a bad thing. sorrow is, too. But anger is good. It keeps you from going under.
You make sure you take a child to the water 'fore you teach 'em to swim.
Never be sorry for showing feeling. When you stop showing it, then you're in trouble.
Sometimes you gotta take the wheel, even if it scares you, or you'll end up stuck.
If winter's coming, does that mean we can't swim no more?
You've always got to know where your line is and keep it on the side of what's fine.
Sometimes you just got to get over the fact that people ain't what you wished they would be.
You get them hopes up. Then save your words for when that hope dies, baby girl.