I never thought I'd be doing poetry books. I never really studied poetry. But the first one I did was after my mother died, and I realized that people sort of think and talk about her style and fashion, but in fact, what made her the person she was was really her love of reading and ideas.
Caroline KennedyPeople don't always realize that my parents shared a sense of intellectual curiosity and a love of reading and of history.
Caroline KennedyMost of the books that I've written have been focused on, sort of, the individual, and sort of, either a voice, a personal voice, or a kind of transforming event where they step forward to fight for something they value.
Caroline KennedyThe biggest problem is people are afraid of poetry, think they can't understand it or that it will be boring.
Caroline KennedyAs much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.
Caroline KennedyIt's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul.
Caroline Kennedy