Books Quote by Jodi Picoult
““In 1998, while serving two consecutive life sentences, Puente began corresponding with a writer named Shane Bugbee and sending him recipes which were subsequently published in a book called Cooking with a Serial Killer. Call me crazy, but I wouldn't touch that food with a ten-foot pole.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Unknown Americans, 2014
Even dangerous people can share mundane, human moments like cooking.
In simple terms: Even killers have ordinary sides.
Key Takeaway
Remember humanity in all.
Themes
morality
humanity
duality
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
literary
controversial
When to use this quote
- prison life
- correspondence
- publishing
- food safety
Key Concepts
ethical ambiguity
personal narratives
extreme behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you separate art from artist?
- Can we learn from harmful sources?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing criminals is risky.
