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I dont think I would have been a writer if I hadnt been a mother. I wanted to construct something that contained some of
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"I don't think I would have been a writer if I hadn't been a mother. I wanted to construct something that contained some of these feelings that I had, some of these discoveries or revelations"

- Carol Shields

About this Quote

Carol Shields is recommending that parenthood was a significant influence in her decision to become an author. She wished to utilize her writing to share the feelings and revelations she experienced as a mother. She implies that being a mother provided inspiration for her writing, which it was a major consider her decision to become a writer. This quote suggests that motherhood was a powerful motivator for her to pursue writing, and that it was a significant influence in her creative process. It additionally implies that motherhood provided understanding as well as understanding for her, which it was a significant consider her choice to become a writer. By sharing her feelings as well as revelations via her writing, Carol Shields had the ability to produce something significant and also enduring.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Carol Shields between May 16, 1935 and July 16, 2003. He/she was a famous Author from Canada. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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