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Jean Hanff Korelitz

Born: 01-01-1961

Jean Hanff Korelitz is an acclaimed American novelist and essayist, renowned for her psychological suspense and literary fiction. She is best known for her novel "You Should Have Known," which was adapted into the HBO series "The Undoing." Korelitz's work often explores themes of identity, family, and deception. A graduate of Dartmouth College, she has also contributed to various publications, including Vogue and The New York Times.

Book summaries for books written by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Quotes

The point of living is to make mistakes and learn from them.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

lifelearning

It's amazing how far we are from the people we think we know.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

relationshipsperception

We can't possibly know in advance the effect of our actions.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

consequences

It's not about being right all the time. It's about being human.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

humility

Sometimes, the truth is simply what we want it to be.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

truthperception

We are all a little broken. That's how the light gets in.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

strengthvulnerability

The hardest part of love is letting go.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

loveloss

Life is a series of unexpected detours.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

lifeuncertainty

Admission of one's mistakes is the first step towards progress.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

mistakesgrowth

The weight of secrets can crush the soul.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

secretsburden

We can't control the outcome, only our actions.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

controlacceptance

The pursuit of perfection often leads to misery.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

perfectionhappiness