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
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, say what you mean. You can’t always think about what you’ve lost, or what you don’t have, or what you didn’t get. Because when you do that, you’re missing out on the now. You can’t know… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share
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 to her anymore, and it changes your life forever. There is no one on earth who knew you from the day you were born; who knew why you cried, or when you'd had enough food; who… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share
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
