From the earliest age, I was just different. I think that's part of every writer's little revenge. You think, 'I'm not a blonde, blue-eyed cheerleader but I'm going to get out of here and do something.' Janine di Giovanni ageblondeblue share on social
In the aftermath of any war or genocide, healing and reconciliation are ultimate aspirations. Janine di Giovanni aftermathaspirationgenocide Change image and share on social
Every time I went to the doctor when I was in my twenties, he repeated the same thing to me: don't wait too long to have children. Janine di Giovanni childdoctorlong Change image and share on social
I did not read newspapers until I became a reporter. Janine di Giovanni newspaperreadreporter Change image and share on social
Lake Como has always been a magnet for the elite. Janine di Giovanni comoelitelake Change image and share on social
Full disclosure: I went to university as an eager young feminist for many reasons - to get away from my parents, to soak up literature and knowledge, to cease being a child, to expand my mind and my world. Janine di Giovanni ceasechilddisclosure share on social
Occupy Wall Street was a disorganized movement without a clear focus and power base - essential in any successful revolution - but the message was clear: the divisions between those who are fortunate enough to enjoy city living as opposed to those who find it unbearable are too wide. Janine di Giovanni basecityclear share on social
I know being pregnant and giving birth is the most wonderful thing on Earth. I know that after you have a baby, there is a sense of addiction, a need to have another. It's biological. Janine di Giovanni addictionbabybiological Change image and share on social
Africa is a very dangerous place. Janine di Giovanni africadangerousplace Change image and share on social
Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life. Janine di Giovanni easterhopelife Change image and share on social