I would like my book to give people insight to the war before and after, but I don't think anyone could read my book and suddenly make up her mind about the war. I want to write for everybody.
Asne SeierstadAs a woman, you accept the situation, adapt to it, and do your best, whereas men would choose violence.
Asne SeierstadI was thinking, there are 5 million people, and I am just one of those 5 million. In the build-up to the war you see children playing in the street, and you think, ah, I'm going to be okay.
Asne Seierstad