Perhaps if I knew I would be stranded on an island with but one book, I would choose the Bible. For no religious reason whatsoever, but because of the varieties of stories, which might be useful as the days pass. Edward P. Jones biblebookchoose share on social
'Jane Eyre,' when I think of that book, it conjures up the best moments of college English courses. Literature is extraordinary, especially when you have a good professor. Edward P. Jones bookcollegeconjure Change image and share on social
From my apartment in Arlington, I could see Washington. It was always nice to be near home. Edward P. Jones apartmentarlingtonhome Change image and share on social
Something happened during the 1980s - perhaps the political climate of that time - that caused me to ask how a people would become part of a system that oppresses their own people. Edward P. Jones 1980scauseclimate Change image and share on social
You don't go to the library and walk along and pick out a topic. You are riding the bus, or shopping at Safeway, and all of a sudden the idea comes to you. Edward P. Jones busidealibrary Change image and share on social
My father was Catholic, and my mother wanted me to go to Catholic school. That's what I did in first grade. But she couldn't afford the payments. I think it must have hurt her a lot, not to be able to give me a Catholic education. Edward P. Jones affordcatholiceducation share on social
I don't believe that there is any particular book that influenced any 'career' I might have. Edward P. Jones bookcareerinfluence Change image and share on social
In the summer of 1964, my sister and I went to South Ballston, Virginia, to stay with my aunt and her kids. They passed the civil rights bill that summer; my cousins were so happy because now they could swim in the pool. Edward P. Jones auntballstonbill share on social
My mother relied on her memory to do things because she couldn't read. Part of that was not really knowing numbers. Edward P. Jones knowmemorymother Change image and share on social
In journalism, a fact is just a fact. But in fiction, you have to build your case. It has to be made, step by step. Edward P. Jones buildcasefact Change image and share on social
