Erica Jong
Born: 01-01-1942
Erica Jong is an acclaimed American author and poet, renowned for her groundbreaking 1973 novel "Fear of Flying," which candidly explored female sexuality and liberation. Born in 1942 in New York City, she has published numerous novels, poetry collections, and essays, often addressing themes of feminism and personal empowerment. Jong's work is celebrated for its wit, honesty, and cultural impact, solidifying her status as a pivotal figure in contemporary literature.
Book summaries for books written by Erica Jong
Quotes
That's the thing about flying: You could talk to someone for hours and never even know his name, share your deepest secrets and then never see them again.
Show me a woman who hasn't flirted and I'll show you a woman who hasn't met a man yet.
It was a very odd way to begin a sexual relationship. No words of love, no sense of commitment - just an overwhelming desire to be physically connected.
It's hard to fight an enemy who has outposts in your head.
I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back...
Jealousy is all the fun you think they had.
It's a rare man who can stand being around an intelligent woman, let alone married to her.
The trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.
There is no spectacle on earth more appealing than that of a beautiful woman in the act of cooking dinner for someone she loves.
You can't have it all. If you do, where would you put it?
The best way to waste your life, is by taking notes. The easiest way to avoid living is to just watch. Look for the details. Report. Don’t participate.
I don't want to be a genius - I have enough problems just trying to be a woman!