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Penelope Lively

Born: 01-01-1933

Penelope Lively is a distinguished British author known for her insightful novels and children's books. Born in Cairo in 1933, she moved to England at age 12. Lively's work often explores themes of memory and history, earning her accolades including the Booker Prize for "Moon Tiger" in 1987. A prolific writer, she has also penned acclaimed short stories and non-fiction, contributing significantly to contemporary literature.

Book summaries for books written by Penelope Lively

Quotes

Life is full of moments that change us forever.

Penelope Lively

changelife

Sometimes it takes a crisis to reveal our true selves.

Penelope Lively

self-discovery

The smallest actions can have the biggest consequences.

Penelope Lively

consequences

We often underestimate the power of kindness.

Penelope Lively

kindness

The truth will always come to light, no matter how hard we try to hide it.

Penelope Lively

truth

The past has a way of shaping our present.

Penelope Lively

pastpresent

Life is a journey, and each step matters.

Penelope Lively

lifejourney

We cannot change our past, but we can choose how to move forward.

Penelope Lively

pastmoving forward

The world is full of possibilities, if we are open to them.

Penelope Lively

possibilities