Our concerns aren't always appropriate or morally elevated. Susan Minot concernelevatemorally Change image and share on social
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
Between children and parents, there is a difficulty of seeing each other simply as people. Susan Minot childdifficultyparent Change image and share on social
The teenager's room is her cave. It is here she can meet herself, undistracted by the new hassles life is making for her. Here, she can reflect. Susan Minot cavehasslelife Change image and share on social
Recklessness is par for the course when you're 25. Susan Minot parrecklessness 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
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
Preserving that privacy between a writer and the work is important. You have to shut out all those voices that have reacted to your work. Susan Minot importantpreserveprivacy 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
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
