Quote by: Barbara Kingsolver

I don't see why you're not just going for this.' Dovey looked her in the eyes, in the mirror. 'You a rocket. You go for thing, Dellarobia. That is you. When did you ever not?' Dellarobia shut her eyes. 'When there was nothing out there to land on, I guess.' 'Now, see,' Dovey clucked, 'that's a woman thing. Men and kids get to just light out and fly, without even worrying about what comes next.


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Author Bio


  • NameBarbara Kingsolver
  • DescriptionAmerican author, poet and essayist
  • BornApril 8, 1955
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionNovelist; Poet
  • WorksThe Poisonwood Bible; Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year Of Food Life
  • AwardsNational Humanities Medal