At one level you’re condemned to the voice you have. But within those confines, you have a certain amount of freedom to range among your possible voices.
David Guterson Quotes
I write because something inner and unconscious forces me to. That is the first compulsion. The second is one of ethical and moral duty. I feel responsible to tell stories that inspire readers to consider more deeply who they are.
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| Birth: | 4th May, 1956 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Novelist, Writer |
About
David Guterson was born in Seattle, Washington. He is an American novelist and short story writer. He earned Bachelor of Arts Degree in English literature and a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. His first book, The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind published in 1989. His second book, Family Matters: Why Homeschooling Makes Sense, was published in 1992. As of 2014 his third, and so far most popular novel, is Snow Falling on Cedars, published in 1994. Guterson's subsequent novels include East of the Mountains, Our Lady of the Forest, The Other, and Ed King.
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