Sara Gruen is a Canadian-American author renowned for her bestselling novel "Water for Elephants," which beautifully blends historical fiction with romance. Born in Vancouver, she later moved to the United States, where she pursued a writing career after working in technical writing. Gruen's works often explore themes of human-animal connections and circus life, showcasing her meticulous research and storytelling prowess. Her engaging narratives have captivated readers worldwide.
Monkeys can be so judgmental.
The only thing that counts is the love of your family.
The best way to get over a man is to get under another one.
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not.
I'm not one to kiss and tell, but I'm also not one to make out and shut up.
There's nothing like taking a walk to really sort things out.
It's a funny thing about coming home. Looks the same, smells the same, feels the same. You'll realize what's changed is you.
It's not rocket science. It's just a certain kind of magic.
The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy.
The only limits for tomorrow are the doubts we have today.
I don't know if I picked the right horse or not. He's awfully small, and he's got this ugly little Roman nose. But he's kind and he's gentle, and he's maybe the smartest horse I've ever worked with.
I'm ninety. Or ninety-three. One or the other.