Laura Hillenbrand Quotes


While it's really hard to do, at the same time, I'm escaping my body, which I really want to do. I'm living someone else's life. I get very intensely into the story, into the interviews and the research. I'm experiencing things along with my subjects. I have a freedom I don't have in my physical life. - Laura Hillenbrand



This disease leaves people bedridden. I've gone through phases where I couldn't roll over in bed. I couldn't speak. To have it called 'fatigue' is a gross misnomer. - Laura Hillenbrand



The following Wednesday, I opted to go with Random House. - Laura Hillenbrand



The biggest problem has been exhaustion. I've spent about 6 of the last 14 years completely bedridden. - Laura Hillenbrand



Since signing with Universal, I have been working closely with Gary Ross, the director, producer and screenwriter. We have spent many hours on the phone, and I've been sending him information and items that have been useful to the writing process. - Laura Hillenbrand