The women of my mother's generation had, in the main, only one decision to make about their lives: who they would marry. From that, so much else followed: where they would live, in what sort of conditions, whether they would be happy or sad or, so often, a bit of both. There were roles and there were rules.


Living Out Loud (ed. Ballantine Books, 2010) - ISBN: 9780307763549

Anna Quindlen Quotes

The women of my mother's generation had, in the main, only one decision to make about their lives: who they would marry. From that, so much else...

The women of my mother's generation had, in the main, only one decision to make about their lives: who they would marry. From that, so much else...

The women of my mother's generation had, in the main, only one decision to make about their lives: who they would marry. From that, so much else...

The women of my mother's generation had, in the main, only one decision to make about their lives: who they would marry. From that, so much else...