Dave Eggers
Born: 03-11-1970
Dave Eggers is an acclaimed American author, editor, and publisher, best known for his memoir "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius." He co-founded the independent publishing house McSweeney's, which has become a cultural hub for writers and artists. Eggers' diverse body of work spans novels, non-fiction, and screenwriting. He is also a social advocate, founding 826 National, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students in creative writing and literacy.
Book summaries for books written by Dave Eggers
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We need better stories. Or maybe we just need better ways to hear them.
Every border is a tragedy and every crossing a crime.
The past is always tense, the future perfect.
It's a beautiful contradiction, when the absence of something can be just as tangible as its presence.
The world is full of monsters with friendly faces.
The refugee in a limousine and the refugee in a tent are both vulnerable.
In this world, survival demands the elimination of compassion.
Exile is unbearable, the land is uninhabitable, and love is treacherous.
My nightmares are real and my dreams are false.
Hate is a strong emotion, but love is stronger.
No matter what, one must always have one's portion of dignity.
The truth is gravity, pulling everything down to the core of the blackest hole.