Quotes by Mary Karr

Mary Karr, born on February 16, 1955, in Groves, Texas, is an acclaimed poet, memoirist, and essayist renowned for her profound explorations of family and identity. Her groundbreaking memoirs, including "The Liars' Club," "Cherry," and "Lit," have captivated readers with their raw honesty and lyrical beauty, earning her a place among America's leading literary voices. Karr's work not only reflects her tumultuous upbringing but also serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, influencing countless writers and readers alike.

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"There are women succeeding beyond their wildest dreams because of their sobriety."

Mary Karr

"I find a great deal of comfort and care in my faith and prayer. I'd sooner do without air than prayer."

Mary Karr

"Poetry is for me Eucharistic. You take someone else's suffering into your body, their passion comes into your body, and in doing that you commune, you take communion, you make a community with others."

Mary Karr

"Poetry privileges music and is aesthetically more challenging. Prose privileges information and is emotionally more challenging."

Mary Karr

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