I'm very cautious about appropriating or representing a view I don't have legitimate authority to represent, because I don't want to take the place of someone who could do that better. I don't write characters from a point of view I don't inhabit. My Congo novel is seen through a bunch of white Southern girls. It's my choice, but I make it carefully.


The Guardian (11 June 2010)

Barbara Kingsolver Quotes

I'm very cautious about appropriating or representing a view I don't have legitimate authority to represent, because I don't want to take the place...

I'm very cautious about appropriating or representing a view I don't have legitimate authority to represent, because I don't want to take the place...

I'm very cautious about appropriating or representing a view I don't have legitimate authority to represent, because I don't want to take the place...

I'm very cautious about appropriating or representing a view I don't have legitimate authority to represent, because I don't want to take the place...