Memories—even the best of them—faded.

—Kristin Hannah in The Nightingale

About Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah (born September 25, 1960) is an American writer. Her most notable works include Winter Garden, The Nightingale, Firefly Lane, The Great Alone, and The Four Winds. In addition to this, The Nightingale is in the process of being turned into a film adaptation, which is set to be...

More quotations from Kristin Hannah

I know that grief, like regret, settles into our DNA and remains forever a part of us.

—Kristin Hannah in The Nightingale

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Love is such a slippery thing.

—Kristin Hannah in The Nightingale

Perhaps that's why I find myself looking backward. The past has a clarity I can no longer see in the present.

—Kristin Hannah in The Nightingale

Finding your passion isn't just about careers and money. It's about finding your authentic self. The one you've buried beneath other people's needs.

—Kristin Hannah in Distant Shores

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It occurred to her suddenly, sharply, that she wanted to be in love. She wanted not to feel so damned alone in the world.

—Kristin Hannah in Firefly Lane

History

28 Feb 2016 Added
26 Oct 2026 Wording changed

Previous wording

Memories―even the best of them―faded.