Robert Cormier Quotes

Robert Cormier — American Author born on July 17, 1925, died on November 02, 2000

Robert Edmund Cormier was an American author, columnist and reporter, known for his deeply pessimistic, downbeat literature. His most popular works include I Am the Cheese, After the First Death, We All Fall Down and The Chocolate War, all of which have won awards.The Chocolate War was challenged in multiple libraries. His books often are concerned with themes such as abuse, mental illness, violence, revenge, betrayal and conspiracy. In most of his novels, the protagonists do not win... (wikipedia)

You seldom get a censorship attempt from a 14-year-old boy. It's the adults who get upset.

There are no taboos. Every topic is open, however shocking. It is the way that the topics are handled that's important, and that applies whether it is a 15-year-old who is reading your book or someone who is 55.

All the stories I'll ever need are right here on Main Street.

I had my bully, and it was excruciating. Not only the bully, but the intimidation I felt.

I have always had a sense that we are all pretty much alone in life, particularly in adolescence.