Inspirational Quotes by Andre Dubus (American Writer)

Andre Jules Dubus II (1936–99) was an American short story writer and novelist known for his poignant exploration of love, loss, and the quiet struggles of everyday life. His work often depicted men confronting unexpected turns in their lives, offering deeply introspective narratives.

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he graduated from McNeese State College in 1958 with a degree in journalism and English. After six years in the Marine Corps, reaching the rank of captain, he earned an MFA in creative writing from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. He taught literature and creative writing at Bradford College in Massachusetts 1966–84 and served as a visiting instructor elsewhere.

Though his first published book was the novel The Lieutenant (1967,) he excelled in short stories and novellas. His collections Separate Flights (1975) and Adultery and Other Choices (1977) were widely praised for their evocative themes. Voices from the Moon (1984) explored redemption through Roman Catholicism, a recurring motif in his later works. Other collections include Finding a Girl in America (1980,) The Times Are Never So Bad (1983,) and We Don’t Live Here Anymore (1984.)

A near-fatal car accident in 1986 left Dubus partially paralyzed, profoundly shaping his later work. His essay collections Broken Vessels (1991) and Meditations from a Movable Chair (1998,) along with Dancing After Hours (1996) and The Last Worthless Evening (1997,) reflect his heightened sense of vulnerability and introspection.

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