I grew up in a small town in Georgia, and I must confess that I was mining my memories of that small town. I can vividly see a lot of the scenery in terms of my own place. |
I really believe in the power of community and the solidarity and healing of women. |
People who think dying is the worst thing don't know a thing about life. |
She set the bar high for all of us, and I can't imagine ascending to her lofty heights. |
She was very important in helping me form a certain sensibility about writing fiction. I read her 13 short stories over and over and over again. I studied them and I loved them. |
The Secret Life of Bees, |
When she finds that place, she's home. |