Book Quote by David Iserson
““Things were about to change. If nothing changed, I wouldn't be writing this down because this is a book about the time when everything changed. And isn't that what every book is about? No, seriously, isn't it? I don't read books.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Book of Why, 2020
The author reflects on change, noting that a book about change must itself be about change, questioning the act of reading.
In simple terms: A book about change should itself be changing; questioning reading habits.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change in storytelling.
Themes
writing
meta
change
reading
Mood
introspective
philosophical
Type
literary
self-referential
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- literary criticism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
self-referential narrative
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a book about change affect the reader?
- What does it mean to not read books?
A Different Perspective
May be self-indulgent.
