Jamaica Kincaid
Jamaica Kincaid, born Elaine Potter Richardson in Antigua, is a celebrated author known for her evocative prose and exploration of themes like identity, family, and colonialism. Moving to the United States at 16, Kincaid's work often reflects her Caribbean heritage and personal experiences. Her notable works include "Annie John" and "The Autobiography of My Mother." Kincaid's writing is distinguished by its lyrical style and profound emotional depth.
Book summaries for books written by Jamaica Kincaid
Quotes
I was tired of pretending that I was someone else just to get along with people, just for the sake of having friendships.
Now I know that if you open your eyes too wide and look too carefully at the world, you will get the feeling that something is wrong with it.
I learned to make my mind large, as the universe is large, so that there is room for paradoxes.
It was strange that such a small incident could cause so much ruin, but even though a jar is small, if you drop it, everything inside will spill.
I wanted to say no, no, this is a lie, but I couldn't find any words. It was my fault. I was wrong. My insides hurt me very much.
Here was a concrete example of why it was always better, especially for a young girl, to be ignorant.
We had gotten used to each other's love, but I couldn't get used to my own hatred.
One flash of wit would have saved me, but there was not a chance for wit in this flat, awful place.
There is something about words. In expert hands, manipulated deftly, they take you prisoner.
But, whatever else I may have been, I think I was a good learner, and I learned well and quickly whenever I put my mind to it.
She thought I had spoiled myself by reading too much.
But I must warn you, it's not easy to be different from everyone else. Sometimes it's marvellous, and sometimes it's awful.