Edwidge Danticat Quotes

A collection of quotes by Edwidge Danticat.

Edwidge Danticat is a Haitian-American writer known for her powerful storytelling and exploration of themes such as immigration, diaspora, and identity. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1969, Danticat moved to the United States at the age of 12. She gained recognition for her debut novel "Breath, Eyes, Memory" in 1994, which was followed by acclaimed works such as "Krik? Krak!" and "The Dew Breaker." Danticat's writing often draws from her Haitian background, highlighting the endurance and resilience of Haitian people. She has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to literature, making her a celebrated voice in contemporary fiction.

I wanted to raise the voice of a lot of the people that I kn

I wanted to raise the voice of a lot of the people that I knew growing up, and this was, for the most part, poor people who had extraordinary dreams but also very amazing obstacles.

Edwidge Danticat

Amazing

You have all these people in the city and everything has bec

You have all these people in the city and everything has become centralized. If you live outside the city and you need a birth certificate or some official paper from the government, you have to travel to the city.

Edwidge Danticat

Travel