Sadly, because of the enormous gap between rich and poor, some mothers can afford helpers, but many can't. Those who can would be kinder to refrain from criticizing other women. Erica Jong affordcriticizeenormous Change image and share on social
Every country gets the circus it deserves. Spain gets bullfights. Italy the Church. America Hollywood. Erica Jong americabullfightchurch Change image and share on social
No one ever found wisdom without also being a fool. Writers, alas, have to be fools in public, while the rest of the human race can cover its tracks. Erica Jong alacoverfind Change image and share on social
As a past president of the Writers Guild, I think women shouldn't write for free. Maybe you have to do it for a time, to make a reputation, but I think the idea of giving your work away is the beginning of authors not being able to make a living. Erica Jong authorbeginfree share on social
I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back. Erica Jong acceptaheadback Change image and share on social
My generation was not only maligned in book reviews and attacked in graduate school but we lived to see our adored and adorable daughters wonder why feminism had become a dirty word. Erica Jong adorableadoreattack Change image and share on social
At certain historic moments, grandparents took on childrearing responsibilities. In many cultures, they still do. Chinese grandparents who are able to retire at 55 are seen all over Beijing bouncing grandbabies. In the United States, we can't afford to retire at 55. Erica Jong affordbeijingbounce share on social
When I met my husband, I refused to invite him home for Passover because I was embarrassed my mother might serve all the catered dishes in the wrong order. Erica Jong caterdishembarrass Change image and share on social
