Quote of the day
From too much love of living,
From hope and fear set free,
We thank with brief thanksgiving
Whatever gods may be
That no life lives for ever,
That dead men rise up never;
That even the weariest river
Winds somewhere safe to sea.
Helene Hanff
Born: April 15, 1916
Died: April 9, 1997 (aged 80)
Bio: Helene Hanff was an American writer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known as the author of the book 84, Charing Cross Road which became the basis for a stage play, television play, and film of the same name.
Known for:
- 84, Charing Cross Road (1970)
- The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street (1973)
- Q's Legacy (1985)
- Underfoot in show business (1962)
- Letter from New York (1992)







