The most precious research to me came from the paperwork filed on behalf of my grandparents and great-grandfather. The ship's manifest showed that they could read and write. I am still emotional when I look at those boxes checked yes. — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
Relief is a wonderful emotion, highly underrated. In fact, I prefer it to elation or joy. Relief lets the air out of the Tire of Pain. — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
I always think the most important thing for a writer is a deadline, and it's the same with a house. They say you shouldn't… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
“Take nothing and no one for granted. Time used to be my friend, and now it’s a skittish acquaintance at best. Let life unfold,… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
When I was young, I was stupid, and I thought maybe I would write the fancy stuff. — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
When people are filled to the brim with love, they are their most beautiful. — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
You never know when some small thing will lead to a big idea. Travel is very inspirational - but it's in the ordinary that… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
No one worries about you like your mother, and when she is gone, the world seems unsafe, things that happen unwieldy. You cannot turn… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
We hang out, we help one another, we tell one another our worst fears and biggest secrets, and then just like real sisters, we… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
Sometimes we get our hearts broken, only to have the right person come along to mend them. — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
Pomegranate Soup is glorious, daring and delightful. I adored the Iranian sisters, Marjan, Bahar and Layla, who are looking to build a life, start… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
Book clubs are the best thing that has happened to the world of publishing. — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
“This is something that I have learned at PA that I would have never learn at home because I have my own room and… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
