Kathleen Rooney
Kathleen Rooney
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Kathleen Rooney is an American poet, novelist, and nonfiction writer, often credited as Kathy Rooney by her peers.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on October 2, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Unfortunately, there is no record of her passing date available publicly.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Rooney holds American nationality and works as a poet, novelist, nonfiction writer, and editor by profession.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in Chicago, Rooney developed a passion for literature at an early age. Her experiences living in the city's vibrant arts scene significantly influenced her writing style and subject matter. Rooney received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola University Chicago and later pursued her Master of Fine Arts from Southern Illinois University.
Major Accomplishments
Kathleen Rooney has achieved significant success throughout her career, including:
Authoring several books:
Her poetry collections include 'Against Purer Minds' (2001), 'Striking Sheets' (2007), and 'Loud Anxious Woman' (2010).
As a novelist, she has published 'Living Well Is the Best Revenge' (2008) and 'O, Democracy!' (2022).
Receiving recognition and awards:
Rooney was awarded an Illinois Arts Council Literary Fellowship in 2001.
She received the 2010 Morton R. Bornstein Award for poetry from the Chicago Writers Conference.
Contributing to various publications:
Her work has been featured in notable literary journals and magazines, including _The New Yorker_, _Poetry Magazine_, and _Tin House_.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of Rooney's most notable works include:
'Living Well Is the Best Revenge', a novel published in 2008. This book explores themes of relationships, identity, and self-discovery.
'O, Democracy!', her latest novel released in 2022. This work delves into contemporary American politics and society.
Impact and Legacy
Kathleen Rooney has made a significant impact on the literary world through her innovative writing style and thought-provoking themes. Her contributions to poetry and fiction have inspired countless readers and writers, cementing her status as a prominent figure in modern literature.
Quotes by Kathleen Rooney
Like many parents in middle age, he’s quick to spot changes in the world, slow to note shifts in his own perspective.
Here’s some free advice: Make an honest assessment of the choices you’ve made before you look askance at somebody else’s.
When I first came to the city, a line of people often helped me discover an exciting premiere or a big sale; in 1931, such queues more often ended at soup kitchens or collapsing banks.
Whenever “everyone” is doing something, I seek to avoid it. But whenever someone tells me not to do something, that thing has a way of becoming the only thing that I want to do. I.
I wasn’t glad that I hadn’t died. And I wasn’t sad that I hadn’t. I wasn’t anything.
Burning a bridge, as any tactician will tell you, sometimes saves more than it costs. I.
When they sent us home from the hospital with him, it felt like we were actors, the leads in a heist film. Like we couldn’t be getting away with such outrageous treasure.
I do not eschew the shoulder pads and jewel tones I see on the mannequins, silly though they may be. Everything in fashion these days seems so childlike and bellicose, bright yet aggressive, a cute positivity that recasts every woman as a cross between a majorette and a Sherman tank.
People who command respect are never as widely known as people who command attention. For.
The use of the passive voice to disguise one’s role in the making of a decision is imprecise and obfuscatory. You’re a better adman than that. Active verbs! Why not say ‘I refuse to pay you fairly’?