Witi Ihimaera
Witi Ihimaera is a prominent New Zealand author, celebrated for being the first Māori writer to publish both a novel and a short story collection. Born in Gisborne in 1944, his works often explore Māori culture and identity. Ihimaera's notable works include "The Whale Rider" and "Bulibasha." Beyond writing, he has contributed significantly to New Zealand literature as a professor and advocate for indigenous storytelling.
Book summaries for books written by Witi Ihimaera
Quotes
No mortal can be just like a god.
The ones who have gone before us are the ones who light our way.
Sometimes a fight is the only way to get peace.
The sea is female. She is the giver of life and the taker of life.
To lead, you must be willing to serve.
Sometimes the strongest among us are the ones who smile through silent pain.
We are all connected. What affects one affects us all.
True power comes from within, not from the expectations of others.
Tradition is important, but so is adaptation.
Strength is not measured by physical abilities, but by the courage to be yourself.
Sometimes the things we fear the most are the things we must face to find our true purpose.
The past is a part of us, but it does not define us.