Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Born: 01-01-1915
Eloise Jarvis McGraw was an acclaimed American author renowned for her contributions to children's and young adult literature. Born in 1915, she penned several beloved novels, including "Moccasin Trail" and "The Golden Goblet," which earned Newbery Honor awards. Her storytelling often featured historical settings and strong character development. McGraw's works captivated readers with their imaginative narratives and depth, leaving a lasting impact on the genre until her passing in 2000.
Book summaries for books written by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Quotes
One who has not tasted bitter things, has not earned sweet things.
A strong man can be stopped by a single grain of sand.
One cannot change the past. But one can put the past to good use.
A man's life is his own until he takes a wife.
It is not a good thing to take what belongs to others.
The only change that is good is the change that comes from within.
There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow.
It is safer to be feared than loved.
There is no greater burden than great potential.
To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.
There is no greater gift than the gift of time and attention.