As much as we'd like to think life is sacred, there's not a lot of evidence for that. The universe is maddeningly casual, giving and taking it. Chris Crutcher casualevidencegive Change image and share on social
My years as a therapist working with abuse and neglect families taught me at least one important lesson for my own life. Never judge until you can see through the eyes of that person you are judging, and then... never judge. Chris Crutcher abuseeyefamily share on social
What I hope my writing reflects... is a sense of the connections between all human beings... and a different perspective on the true nature of courage. For me, those are things worth exploring and writing about. Chris Crutcher beingconnectioncourage share on social
I can't think of a subject that is taboo for me, unless it's one I simply don't know anything about. Chris Crutcher simplysubjecttaboo Change image and share on social
I was pretty anti-academic, and I wasn't much of a student. I had a really short attention span and did not get a lot out of high school academically. I think college was a little the same way. Chris Crutcher academicacademicallyanti Change image and share on social
Censors can make a case for zero tolerance in language. They can make the argument that since we don't allow our children to use that language in schools, we also shouldn't give them stories in which it is used. Chris Crutcher argumentcasecensor share on social
The kids you turn your backs on when you take away their stories are the ones who lose, as well as you as a community of adults who may appear to fear their truths. Chris Crutcher adultbackcommunity Change image and share on social
It's hard to imagine my life not writing. I love it. Chris Crutcher hardimaginelife Change image and share on social
I want to look at this character from all points of view. I know I don't want to make them all good or all bad or all anything... the story itself often helps create the character. Chris Crutcher badcharactercreate Change image and share on social
The value of a story like 'Deadline' is kids get to look at death at the perfect distance. They can put the book down. They can experience the story, rub up against it, but it's not real life. Chris Crutcher bookdeadlinedeath Change image and share on social
