“Even if every program were educational and every advertisement bore the seal of approval of the American Dental Association, we would still have a critical problem. It's not just the programs but the act of watching television hour after hour after hour that's destructive.”
In Close to Home, the reader is taken on a journey through the lives of individuals whose lives are intertwined by familial bonds and hidden truths. The narrative delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the search for identity, offering a poignant look at the human condition. more
Ellen Goodman is an American journalist renowned for her column writing in newspapers and magazines. Born on April 11, 1941, she has had a career spanning multiple fields, including politics, social issues, and the environment. more
“Saving time, it seems, has a primacy that's too rarely examined.”
“You can believe in women's rights without believing that every woman is right.”
“People have been writing premature obituaries on the women's movement since its beginning.”
“I think most of us become self-critical as soon as we become self-conscious.”