I don't think that trauma is an illusion; there is no question in my mind that circumstances beyond our control can shape and define us. But ultimately, we make choices about letting ourselves be defined by our pasts. Christina Baker Kline choicecircumstancecontrol share on social
Most people are remarkably resilient. Even those who have been through war or great loss often find reservoirs of strength. But the legacy of trauma is a heavy burden to bear. Christina Baker Kline bearburdenfind Change image and share on social
It's hard selling books in general: companies are merging, editors being laid off, bricks-and-mortar bookstores closing, large chain bookstores squeezing out independents, and online retailers squeezing out chain bookstores. Christina Baker Kline bookbookstorebrick share on social
Book clubs, both online and in person, have become a large percentage of the reading public, and many of them won't consider reading books in hardcover. Christina Baker Kline bookclubhardcover Change image and share on social
I often work and write in coffee shops, observing the baristas and eavesdropping on interesting conversations. Christina Baker Kline baristascoffeeconversation Change image and share on social
Having the book-club army embrace you is a gift that keeps giving for years. Christina Baker Kline armybookclub Change image and share on social
With a hardcover, you get two chances, a year apart, for the book to make an impact - often with a new cover featuring artfully crafted snippets of reviews, a new marketing campaign and maybe even a new publisher. Christina Baker Kline artfullybookcampaign share on social
My mother was one of the most dynamic and brilliant women I have ever known. She was also mercurial and unfocused. Christina Baker Kline brilliantdynamicmercurial Change image and share on social
Radiation is relentless: my protocol is five days a week, 33 sessions altogether. Christina Baker Kline altogetherdayprotocol Change image and share on social
I have three sons, as different from each other as any three humans could be but connected by their shared love of Guitar Hero. I'm lucky to be married to a man I can call my soulmate without any irony whatsoever. Christina Baker Kline callconnectguitar share on social
