Esi Edugyan
Born: 01-01-1978
Esi Edugyan is a celebrated Canadian author known for her richly detailed historical novels. Her works often explore themes of identity and belonging, with a particular focus on the African diaspora. Edugyan's acclaimed novels, including "Half-Blood Blues" and "Washington Black," have earned her multiple literary awards, including the Giller Prize. Her insightful storytelling and evocative prose continue to captivate readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Esi Edugyan
Quotes
I was a man’s man, and I was tired of it. I was tired of being tough.
Music’s everywhere. You just got to listen.
It’s like they say, you can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends.
Some things you don’t forget. They come to your mind like a ghost.
It ain’t what a man says, it’s what he does.
Sometimes people are mysteries, you know? It’s like you think you know everything there is to know about them, and then you realize you don’t know anything at all.
Hell, I ain’t never met a woman yet that wasn’t a mystery.
It’s the little things that matter most, you know?
You can’t just walk away from the past. You gotta face it head on.
The past ain’t nothing but a shadow, you know? It’s what you do now that counts.
You can’t control everything, you just gotta roll with the punches.
Forgiveness ain’t about forgetting, it’s about letting go of the anger.