I pray I die before they day comes when I do not know if my sons are infants or grandfathers.
Anita DiamentIf you want to understand any woman you must first ask about her mother and then listen carefully. Stories about food show a strong connection. Wistful silences demonstrate unfinished business. The more a daughter knows about the details of her mother's life - without flinching or whining - the stronger the daughter.
Anita DiamentIt is terrible how much has been forgotten, which is why, I suppose, remembering seems a holy thing.
Anita DiamentAs a journalist I'm comfortable doing library research, and I did a lot! I had a fellowship at Radcliff for a year which gave me access to the Harvard system.
Anita Diament