We return to certain memories more often than others, polishing them into little shining gems.
Anthony Doerr – Memory Wall
Cherishing memories
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Anthony Doerr is an acclaimed American author known for his lyrical prose, intricate storytelling, and deep exploration of human experiences amidst historical and natural landscapes. Born in 1973 in Cleveland, Ohio, Doerr studied history and creative writing at Bowdoin College and later earned an MFA from Bowling Green State University. His works often blend elements of history, science, and personal relationships, capturing the complexities of human existence with sensitivity and depth. Doerr gained widespread acclaim for his novel “All the Light We Cannot See” (2014), which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and explores the lives of a blind French girl and a German soldier during World War II. “Memory Wall” (2010), a collection of short stories, showcases Doerr’s ability to evoke profound emotions and themes through vivid storytelling and richly imagined settings. His writing is celebrated for its poetic language, meticulous research, and poignant reflections on memory, loss, and the natural world.