Born on an island, I could swim before I could walk, thrown many times into swimming pools and warm transparent Caribbean waters: sink or swim, that was my first lesson. While I'm not a natural athlete, I'm still a strong swimmer and feel a great affinity with the sea. Monique Roffey affinityathletebear share on social
The romantic idealism of my youth has been replaced with realism and hard work at what I love. Monique Roffey hardidealismlove Change image and share on social
I made myself unhappy measuring my love against a given norm. The truth is, we make ourselves happy in among a wide variety of loves; all count. Monique Roffey counthappylove Change image and share on social
The person I love most is the Dalai Lama. China destroyed his country, yet he says that it's imperative we show love for the Chinese. Monique Roffey chinachinesecountry Change image and share on social
My parents had a long and eventful marriage and were always a bit like movie stars to me when they were young. Monique Roffey biteeventfullong Change image and share on social
What I always knew about my parents was that they were in love, and this love had a fizz. It was exciting to be their child, to be around them. There was a dynamism between them, a charge. Monique Roffey chargechilddynamism Change image and share on social
Apart from writing books, my 40s have been about pursuing personal growth. Whatever were the mistakes of my earlier life, I've been committed to a pause, a regroup. I don't want to make the same mistakes in the future. Monique Roffey 40sbookcommit share on social