Longing, for everyone, is always there, isn't it? More intense at some times than others. You get closer to less longing - an odd metaphoric phrasing, I realize - then, you are further and longing more than ever again. Susan Minot closeintenselong share on social
Recklessness is par for the course when you're 25. Susan Minot parrecklessness Change image and share on social
The idea that there is a family somewhere who functions is an odd concept. Susan Minot conceptfamilyfunction Change image and share on social
Illness can make us behave in the most surprising ways. Susan Minot behaveillnessmake Change image and share on social
There are aspects of love that I once undervalued. Kindness. Having a sort of honor when love is on the table. Susan Minot aspecthonorkindness Change image and share on social
Between children and parents, there is a difficulty of seeing each other simply as people. Susan Minot childdifficultyparent Change image and share on social
I first travelled to Africa at the end of 1996 and was immediately captivated. I had planned on a three-week trip, and I ended up staying two months. Susan Minot africacaptivateend Change image and share on social
People can have a variety of concerns at the same time. Even those undergoing grave or traumatic experiences will acknowledge the need for lightness or even entertainment. Susan Minot acknowledgeconcernentertainment Change image and share on social
Writing chases after the senses, and conveys them in an altered form. When it is done well, the senses come alive in a new and captured form. Susan Minot alivealtercapture Change image and share on social
A lot of readers want characters to behave in a responsible way, or they want to understand the characters' dilemma and act, in a way, on their behalf. Susan Minot actbehalfbehave Change image and share on social
