The attempt to redefine the family as a purely voluntary arrangement grows out of the modern delusion that people can keep all their options open all the time. 836
My life comes down to three moments: the death of my father, meeting my husband, and the birth of my daughter. Everything I did previous to that just doesn’t seem to add up to very much. 632
A family is a risky venture, because the greater the love, the greater the loss… That’s the trade-off. But I’ll take it all. 704
I have frequently been questioned, especially by women, of how I could reconcile family life with a scientific career. Well, it has not been easy. 625
I grew up in a big family with a lot of kids around, and I definitely want to have children as well. 2.45K
I never did quite fit the glamour mode. It is life with my husband and family that is my high now. 829
You leave home to seek your fortune and, when you get it, you go home and share it with your family. 648
First and foremost comes my family and my life with Brad. We have so much joy in raising our children and teaching them about the world that nothing really compares to that. 640
I am the baby in the family, and I always will be. I am actually very happy to have that position. But I still get teased. I don’t mind that. 675
I’ve given it my all. I’ve done my best. Now, I’m ready with my family to begin the next phase of our lives. 1.93K
