“Communism, my dear," I said when I managed to get hold of a bunch of bananas for hers and let them ripen on the windowsill, given her just one each day so they'd last for a while” — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
Sometimes I do readings and people can’t stop laughing, but I’m reading about pretty tragic things. I think Soviet humor is a desperate humor,… — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“Communism, my dear," I said when I managed to get hold of a bunch of bananas for hers and let them ripen on the… — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“Learn everything you want to know, and then learn some more. Don't worry if something doesn't go well. You are capable of so much.” — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“Watch out for people who feel weak. They may want to feel strong one day and you might not survive that moment.” — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“Einem Kind die Erziehung zu verweigern grenzte in meinen Augen an Misshandlung.” — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“I had tried to teach her that nobody should be able to see when you were scared. That nobody should be able to tell… — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
