One of my favorite poets, Neruda, writes close to the bone. Though I know only a little Spanish, I like to compare the Spanish and English lines and see how the translator worked. Anita Diament boneclosecompare Change image and share on social
My husband, Jim, converted to Judaism just before our wedding. Anita Diament converthusbandjim Change image and share on social
Until very recently men and women inhabited very separate spheres. There was always interconnection, passion, love. But men and women didn't hang out at the end of the day and chat about what their day was like at the office. Anita Diament chatdayend share on social
My six handbooks to Jewish life and lifecycle events mostly followed the trajectory of my adult Jewish life. Anita Diament adulteventhandbook Change image and share on social
The real Mary Poppins got lost when Hollywood turned her into a cream puff. Anita Diament creamhollywoodlose Change image and share on social
I never wanted Mary Poppins to be my nanny. I wanted to be her when I grew up. Anita Diament growmarynanny Change image and share on social
Shakespeare in Love... such smart writing of an alternative view of history, and such beautiful acting. Like most Americans, I'm a sucker for the accent. Anita Diament accentactalternative Change image and share on social
I love many kinds of music: world music, jazz, classical, pop. Anita Diament classicaljazzkind Change image and share on social
I tell writers to keep reading, reading, reading. Read widely and deeply. And I tell them not to give up even after getting rejection letters. And only write what you love. Anita Diament deeplygiveletter Change image and share on social
