I think many people need, even require, a narrative version of their life. I seem to be one of them. Writing memoir is, in some ways, a work of wholeness. Sue Monk Kidd lifememoirnarrative Change image and share on social
It's always been my hope that I would write a story that would inspire and would connect with people in a way that would touch hearts. Sue Monk Kidd connecthearthope Change image and share on social
'Traveling with Pomegranates' is a very personal, very honest story about my relationship with my daughter and Ann's with her mother. Sue Monk Kidd anndaughterhonest Change image and share on social
When I wrote 'The Secret Life of Bees,' I was writing about civil rights. Sue Monk Kidd beecivillife Change image and share on social
Novels attempt to render human experience; that's really all they are. They are meant to convey empathy for the character. Sue Monk Kidd attemptcharacterconvey Change image and share on social
I was a very good nurse, but I burned out after eight years or so because it wasn't what I truly wanted to do. Writing is what I belong to. Sue Monk Kidd belongburngood Change image and share on social
I'm always captivated by stories of women who find a way to be daring - misbehaving women. Sue Monk Kidd captivatedarefind Change image and share on social
I feel like we need to be aware of the ways we use and misuse religious dogma: whether it takes us deeper into love and inclusion or it separates us. Sue Monk Kidd awaredeepdogma Change image and share on social
I first saw 'The Dinner Party' in 2007 at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City. While perusing the Heritage Panels, which honor 999 women who have made important contributions to Western history, I came upon the names of two sisters, Sarah and Angelina Grimke. Sue Monk Kidd angelinabrooklyncity share on social
Sometimes I was so busy being tuned in to outside ideas, expectations, and demands, I failed to hear the unique music in my soul. I forfeited my ability to listen creatively to my deepest self, to my own God within. Sue Monk Kidd abilitybusycreatively share on social