Judith Guest
Born: 01-01-1936
Judith Guest is an acclaimed American author best known for her debut novel, "Ordinary People," which was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. Born in 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, she is celebrated for her ability to explore complex family dynamics with sensitivity and insight. Guest's writing often delves into themes of grief, healing, and resilience, earning her a respected place in contemporary literature.
Book summaries for books written by Judith Guest
Quotes
I know I can't make myself feel anything.
I don't want to keep running away from things.
I don't really know what to think. I just feel so sorry for him.
I don't think it's over. I think anything is possible.
I think I'm terrified. I think I'm more terrified now than I was then.
I think it's great when people can still surprise you.
I'm not sure I want to get well. If there's no hope for him, there's no hope for me.
I'm not very good at talking about things.
I'm so sick of people saying that love is just all a woman is fit for.
I'm tired of the whole act. I'm tired of not being honest about the way I feel.
If you don't expect too much from me, you might not be let down.
It's very hard to keep personal pain out of your work. And that's the way it should be.