I was not exploiting any real individual's story in writing ROOM, of course I was aware that my novel, by commenting on such situations, would run the risk of falling into those traps of voyeurism, sensationalism and sentimentality.
Emma DonoghueI found motherhood a crash course in existentialism (what is my purpose in life, am I mistress or slave of my destiny, when the hell do I get some sleep?) and [the book] ROOM was the result.
Emma DonoghueI was anticipating that some readers might misread [the book] ROOM itself as a hymn to homeschooling.
Emma Donoghue...real loneliness is having no one to miss. Think yourself lucky you've known something worth missing.
Emma Donoghue