It would be nice if we redefined what we meant by 'war story.' If you're making $15,000 a year living in a certain area of Portland, trying to make it with three kids and no husband, that's a kind of war. James McBride 000areahusband share on social
I like stories where normal people are in abnormal situations, and that's what appeals to me about history. James McBride abnormalappealhistory Change image and share on social
When you're interviewing someone, even your mother - you have to sort of deal with you have to get some objective space from yourself and the person but you also have to find what's the best way to get the information from that person. James McBride dealfindinformation share on social
John Brown was clearly flawed in real life. He did some terrible things, but he did some things none of us would have had the heart to do. His moral leanings were unquestionably admirable. James McBride admirablebrownflawed Change image and share on social
The hard part about writing about a guy like John Brown is that he was so serious, and his cause was so serious, that most of what's been written about him is really serious and, in my opinion, a little bit boring. James McBride biteborebrown share on social
Atticus Finch is, you know, he was just his whole - the business of his modesty and his ability to see tomorrow and to try to buttress his knowledge of what was coming for his kids was something that I'll never - as a father I'm not able to do. James McBride abilityatticusbusiness share on social
I understand it's great to read a great book, but it's better to live your life. It just helps me. It's uncomfortable at times, but you have to live outside the circle. James McBride bookcirclegreat Change image and share on social
I'm hot on the Jewish book club circuit. How many black authors do you know who can say that? James McBride authorblackbook Change image and share on social
People don't realize you're blowing over changes, time changes, harmony, different keys. I mark a point in my solo where it's got to peak at point D I go to A, B, C D then I'm home. James McBride blowharmonyhome Change image and share on social
Fiction makes your dreams come true, and, as a writer, fiction allows you to delve into the area of miracles. James McBride areadelvedream Change image and share on social
