Robert B. Parker
Born: 09-16-1932
Robert B. Parker was a prolific American author best known for his detective fiction. Born in 1932, he created the iconic Spenser series, which revitalized the hard-boiled detective genre. Parker earned a Ph.D. in English literature and utilized his academic background to craft intricate, character-driven narratives. His work extended to other series, including Jesse Stone and Sunny Randall. Parker's legacy continues through posthumous publications and adaptations.
Book summaries for books written by Robert B. Parker
Quotes
Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to just shoot the guy causing it.
Love is a funny thing. It can make you weak or strong, depending on how you handle it.
Sometimes, justice can only be achieved outside the boundaries of the law.
There's no shame in asking for help when you need it.
Life is a series of choices, and we have the power to shape our own destinies.
Sometimes, the most important battles are the ones fought with words, not weapons.
Sometimes, the only way to find peace is to confront the demons within us.
In the face of adversity, the strongest among us rise to the challenge.
Sometimes you just had to do what you had to do.
Life is a series of choices, and sometimes you have to choose the lesser of two evils.
Strength doesn't come from what you can do, but from overcoming what you thought you couldn't.
Life is a journey, and the path is never straight, but it's the twists and turns that make it worthwhile.