Jamie Ford
Jamie Ford is an American author best known for his debut novel "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," which became a New York Times bestseller. Born in Eureka, California, and of Chinese descent, Ford often explores themes of cultural identity and historical events in his work. A graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle, Ford has garnered acclaim for his poignant storytelling and evocative prose, resonating with a diverse readership.
Book summaries for books written by Jamie Ford
Quotes
We can’t help what we want. Sometimes we want what we want, and sometimes we want what we need.
The hardest choices in life aren’t between what’s right and what’s wrong but between what’s right and what’s best.
You can’t hold on to the past, but you can always hold on to the memory.
Love is a rare and precious thing, Tommy. It takes so much work to make it last.
Our lives are a collection of moments. Some utterly define us, and some we hardly notice, but together they shape who we are.
We are all a product of our experiences - what we do with them is up to us.
The world is changing, but some things always stay the same.
Sometimes it takes years to find the right person, and sometimes it takes a moment.
It's easy to make a mistake, but hard to live with the consequences.
The heart is an amazing thing. It knows no boundaries and never stops growing.
It’s not what you say, but what you do that defines you.
Sometimes we’re lucky enough to find the missing pieces in someone else.