Acquire Quote by Jackie French
“Very much in my books people find not surrogate families because they are real families. We've got families that we're related to by blood but we've also got families that we acquire. And those too I think are pretty much part of my books.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Great Australian Women, Jackie French, 2005
People find surrogate families in books because they reflect genuine familial bonds, both biological and chosen, highlighting the importance of chosen relationships.
In simple terms: Books show chosen families as real families.
Key Takeaway
Value and nurture chosen family connections.
Themes
family
relationships
chosen families
belonging
Mood
reflective
warm
inspirational
Type
narrative
social
When to use this quote
- reading clubs
- support groups
- online forums
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
social bonds
identity
community
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define family beyond blood?
- What role do books play in forming chosen families?
A Different Perspective
Surrogate families may not replace real-life support.
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