David Grossman Quotes

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We write. How fortunate we are: The world does not close in on us. The world does not grow smaller.

David Grossman

The book should betray me, in the sense that it should take me to places I am afraid to go.

David Grossman

As a father myself, I can tell you that when my children read my books, I know that they are discovering parts of me that they are not usually exposed to. There's a mixture of embarrassment, worry, and pride that they are making this effort, that they want to get closer to me.

David Grossman

In Israel we didn't have television until '68. So radio was everything.

David Grossman

And there will be a time, not for long, a month is enough, or a week, when every single person will be able to completely fulfill what they were meant to be—everything their bodies and souls have offered them, not what other people have dumped on them.

David Grossman

Through writing I allow myself to experience things I would not be courageous enough for in life.

David Grossman

David Grossman

David Grossman

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Born: January 25, 1954 (age 71)

Bio: David Grossman is an Israeli author. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and have won numerous prizes.

Known for:

To the End of the Land (2008)
Someone to Run With (2000)
The Yellow Wind (1987)
Falling Out of Time (2011)
See Under: Love (1986)

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