Paul Gallico
Born: 07-25-1897
Paul Gallico was an American author and journalist, renowned for his storytelling and versatility across genres. Born in 1897, he began his career as a sportswriter before transitioning to fiction. Gallico's works include the beloved "The Snow Goose" and the classic "The Poseidon Adventure." His narratives often explore themes of resilience and human connection. With a talent for capturing emotion, Gallico remains a cherished figure in 20th-century literature.
Book summaries for books written by Paul Gallico
Quotes
It's strange how, when birds die, there are always feathers left over.
He remembered the snowstorm and the howling, freezing wind, and the little boat he had heard of that had rescued a total of a hundred men, women, and children from the waters of the sinking ship.
He saw the bird rise from the marshes, white against the grey dawn.
The bird beat its wings again and again, and slowly, slowly, it rose above him into the air.
At the first light of dawn, the bird took flight and headed towards the coast of Holland.
There is no beauty without some strangeness.
There was silence on the marshes, and the sky was empty of birds except for one small white bird.
Sometimes I think my soul is made of wings.
The snow goose is an honored bird in the marshes, for it is a very rare bird.
He felt a strange peace and a sense of being a part of the eternal.
But he knew that the bird had come for him, and that he must follow it.
The bird is a symbol of hope, a messenger of love.