Robert Goolrick
Robert Goolrick
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Robert Goolrick is a contemporary American author known for his poignant and evocative writing style.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on January 1, 1955, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Goolrick passed away on October 29, 2022.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Goolrick held dual citizenship of the United States and the United Kingdom. He was a novelist, short story writer, and non-fiction author.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Lynchburg, Virginia, Goolrick's childhood was marked by turmoil and instability. His father, a World War II veteran, struggled with addiction, which had a profound impact on the young Robert. This early life experience would later influence his writing, as he often explored themes of trauma, family dynamics, and the human condition.
Major Accomplishments
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Goolrick's writing career spanned over two decades, during which he published several critically acclaimed novels and short story collections. Some of his notable works include:
"The Dying of the Light" (2007), a novel that explores themes of love, loss, and mortality.
"A Private Security" (2010), a collection of short stories that examine the human experience through various narrative lenses.
Notable Works or Actions
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Goolrick's writing is characterized by its lyricism, introspection, and unflinching portrayal of the human condition. His work often delves into themes of identity, family, love, and loss, leaving readers with a profound sense of empathy and understanding.
Impact and Legacy
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Goolrick's writing has had a significant impact on the literary world, earning him numerous awards and nominations. His novels have been translated into several languages, introducing his work to global audiences. Through his writing, Goolrick continues to inspire readers with his poignant exploration of the human experience.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Robert Goolrick's literary legacy can be attributed to his unwavering commitment to exploring the complexities of human nature. His writing has resonated deeply with readers worldwide, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in contemporary literature. As an author who fearlessly confronts the darker aspects of life, Goolrick's work continues to captivate and inspire audiences, ensuring his lasting impact on the literary landscape.
Quotes by Robert Goolrick
I heard this old country guy say once, “I think you decide pretty early on how happy you’re going to be, and then you just go on and be it.” But I don’t think that’s the case for a lot of people. For a lot of people, for a lot of the people I met in the bin, I think personal choice has very little to do with it.
We all wanted to be somebody else. Somebody braver, or more handsome, or smarter. It’s what children want. It’s what you grow out of, if you’re lucky. If you don’t, it’s a lifetime of agony.
In times of grief, you’re waiting for something to happen, but the thing you’re waiting for has already taken place.
You wreck your own life and then, very gently, you wreck the lives of those around you.
Standing in the center of the crowd, his solitude was enormous. He felt that in all the vast and frozen space in which he lived his life – every hand needy, every heart wanting something from him – everybody had a reason to be and a place to land. Everybody but him. For him there was nothing. In all the cold and bitter world, there was not a single place for him to sit down.
Here’s another thing: There are certain wounds that never heal, certain hurts that never leave you alone, like a broken bone that heals wrong and always twinges when it’s about to rain.
But I don’t think that’s the case for a lot of people. For a lot of people, for a lot the people I met in the bin, I think personal choice has very little to do with it.
Sometimes I open or close the store. I have keys. I can go in any time I want. Some days, when it’s my duty to open the store, I go in at eight o’clock, just to be alone and smell all those books around me. Each one is a door. Each one is a world.
She was the beautiful, lethal, insinuating spider he had waited for all his life.
She had always been a chameleon, taking on accents and manners suited to her circumstance, but now she felt as though she had changed into something new, and she couldn’t change back.