I think the value in books like mine, and a great number by other talented writers, is in the ability to bring dark subjects into the open where they are not so dark, where they can be talked about and considered by teens and adults alike. Chris Crutcher abilityadultalike share on social
My first book, 'Running Loose', was censored back in 1983 or '84. Every book I've written since has been censored somewhere. Chris Crutcher backbookcensor 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
When I turned 50, I realized I was now going to start counting backwards in terms of the years I had left. Then I turned 60, and I just stopped counting. I don't have a fear of death, but I have an awareness that there's a time limit. Chris Crutcher awarenessbackwardscount share on social
'Whale Talk' is a tough book, but it is also a compassionate book about telling the truth and about redemption. I didn't draw the tough parts out of thin air; they are stories handed to me by people in pain. Chris Crutcher airbookcompassionate share on social
Nothing about life is sacred until we make it so. Chris Crutcher lifemakesacred Change image and share on social
I have no personal agenda in whether or not a library keeps 'Whale Talk' or 'Athletic Shorts' or any of my books shelved. Chris Crutcher agendumathleticbook Change image and share on social
I have made a career of creating characters who fight school authority and chomp at the bit to get out into the 'real' world and live their lives, mostly because that's the kind of teenager I was. Chris Crutcher authoritybitecareer Change image and share on social
