This disease leaves people bedridden. I've gone through phases where I couldn't roll over in bed. I couldn't speak. To have it called 'fatigue' is a gross misnomer. Laura Hillenbrand bedbedriddencall Change image and share on social
The biggest problem has been exhaustion. I've spent about 6 of the last 14 years completely bedridden. Laura Hillenbrand bedriddenbigcompletely Change image and share on social
I'm attracted to subjects who overcome tremendous suffering and learn to cope emotionally with it. Laura Hillenbrand attractcopeemotionally Change image and share on social
Louie and Seabiscuit were both Californians and both on the sports pages in the 1930s. I was fascinated. When I learned about his World War II experiences, I thought, 'If this guy is still alive, I want to meet him.' Laura Hillenbrand 1930salivecalifornian share on social
My illness is excruciating and difficult to cope with. It takes over your entire life and causes more suffering than I can describe. Laura Hillenbrand copedescribedifficult Change image and share on social
But with nonfiction, the task is very straightforward: Do the research, tell the story. Laura Hillenbrand nonfictionresearchstory Change image and share on social
I had been writing professionally since 1988. Laura Hillenbrand professionallywrite Change image and share on social
Having a lot of people suddenly depending on me to get the job done was a marvelous motivator. The book and movie deals seemed to flip a switch in my head, and off I went. Laura Hillenbrand bookdealdepend Change image and share on social
It only worked for a little while; the morning after I agreed to go with Universal, an article came out in the Hollywood trade papers, and the secret was out. Laura Hillenbrand agreearticlehollywood Change image and share on social