Vera Cleaver
Vera Cleaver was an American author known for her poignant children's and young adult novels. She often collaborated with her husband, Bill Cleaver, to create stories that explore themes of family, resilience, and personal growth. Their works, such as "Where the Lilies Bloom," are celebrated for their depth and authenticity, capturing the struggles and triumphs of young protagonists in rural settings. Vera's storytelling continues to resonate with readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Vera Cleaver
Quotes
We've got to stick together, just like a bunch of grapes.
It's not the world that's so bad, but what we're doing to it.
It's like the earth's my mother, and I'm a little seed planted in her heart.
Ain't no use in cryin' over the moon when the sun's still shinin'.
The world's full of folks who never wanted nothin' more than what they had.
I reckon if you've got to be scared, you might as well be scared of something real.
The Lord helps them that helps themselves.
There's a heap of difference between wantin' what you ain't got and wantin' what you can't have.
Sometimes I think the best part of livin' is the part you don't see.
If you can't help yourself, nobody else can help you.
A person who counts the cost before he starts to plow, ain't fit for the kingdom of heaven.
Good things come to folks who wait, but it's the leftovers from them that hustle!