Wally Lamb
Wally Lamb is an acclaimed American author known for his deeply empathetic and character-driven novels. Born in 1950 in Connecticut, Lamb gained widespread recognition with his debut novel, "She's Come Undone," which was selected for Oprah's Book Club. His works often explore themes of personal struggle and redemption. Beyond writing, Lamb has taught writing and served as a mentor to incarcerated individuals, further enriching his literary perspective.
Book summaries for books written by Wally Lamb
Quotes
I make myself strong by acting as if I am strong.
The world is a violent place.
Hate is a very big, very hungry thing with lots of sharp teeth.
I was used to being invisible.
Forgiveness is a form of gratitude.
It's my joy, not my burden, to love you.
The line between love and hate is a thin one.
I believe in the art form of the novel, and I believe it is a very powerful and important art form.
Desperation is the raw material of drastic change.
The past is always with us, for better or for worse.
You don't need to heal. You need to feel.
Hope is a renewable option: If you run out of it at the end of the day, you get to start over in the morning.