Ruth Ozeki
Born: 01-01-1956
Ruth Ozeki is an acclaimed novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest known for her thought-provoking works that blend fiction with profound existential and cultural themes. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, she has a unique perspective shaped by her Japanese-American heritage. Her novels, including "A Tale for the Time Being," have garnered international recognition for their depth and narrative innovation. Ozeki's storytelling often explores identity, time, and the interconnectedness of human experiences.
Book summaries for books written by Ruth Ozeki
Quotes
Television, I tell you. If you spend enough time looking at the TV, it'll turn your brain into mush.
It's not how you are, but who you are, that makes you an American.
The smell of sizzling meat never fails to excite my taste buds.
You know what they say, you are what you eat. And I say, you are what you watch.
The power of television to shape and influence public opinion is staggering.
Meat is the magic of transformation. It turns the inedible into the edible, the inanimate into the animate.
The values of the American people are reflected in what they eat, and the values of the advertisers are reflected in what they sell.
Meat, like the media, is a dirty business.
It's never too late for a new beginning.
Television is a mirror that reflects, but does not judge.
Food is a symbol of love when words are inadequate.
The American way is not just about consumption, but also about waste.