Emma Donoghue
Born: 01-01-1969
Emma Donoghue is an acclaimed Irish-Canadian author known for her versatile storytelling across genres. Born in Dublin, she achieved international fame with her novel "Room," which was a finalist for the Man Booker Prize and adapted into an Oscar-winning film. Donoghue's work spans historical fiction, contemporary novels, and plays, often exploring themes of identity and human connection. She holds a PhD in English and lives in Canada with her family.
Book summaries for books written by Emma Donoghue
Quotes
No one can have too much success, too much money, too much love.
People do not change; they only reveal themselves more clearly.
The head rules the heart, but the heart makes the head wise.
Guilt is a heavy burden to carry, but forgiveness can lighten it.
Secrets have a way of unraveling in the most unexpected moments.
Jealousy can poison even the strongest relationships.
Lies may offer temporary relief, but truth brings long-lasting peace.
Love is a complicated dance between the heart and the mind.
Fear can cloud one's judgment and lead to regrettable decisions.
Pride can be a fatal flaw if left unchecked.
Trust is fragile, easily broken but difficult to repair.
The heart wants what it wants, even if it leads to heartbreak.