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Ann Hood gives a passionate and personal talk about her life, how and why she began to write, along with events in her life that shaped the stories that were eventually turned into the novels she published.
Ann Hood is the bestselling author of the novels The Knitting Circle, The Obituary Writer, An Italian Wife and the memoir Comfort: A Journey Through Grief, which was named one of the top ten non fiction books of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly and was a NYT Editor’s Choice. She’s won two Pushcart Prizes, Best American Food Writing Awards, and Best American Spiritual and Travel Writing Awards.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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@danielreed3718
@danielreed3718 6 лет назад
Keep looking for the fire in the darkness, My friends. When you find it, may it never leave you cold.
@AUnicorn666
@AUnicorn666 6 лет назад
Daniel Reed I like being cold
@rawankazma3929
@rawankazma3929 6 лет назад
you made me laugh and cry but most importantly you touched my soul.
@TheHeartOne
@TheHeartOne 6 лет назад
And me, too, Rawan Kazma! Blessing for you AND books!
@katiekat4457
@katiekat4457 6 лет назад
Awesome talk. She had my undivided attention the whole time. My mind didn’t wander off once and that is saying something. She is a great story teller.
@abdulkhafidsulaymaan
@abdulkhafidsulaymaan 3 года назад
me too. I think i'm in love..
@Dogbertforpresident
@Dogbertforpresident 4 года назад
Just started writing, you are so right in that one reason we write is to understand the world we live in. In never thought of it that way. Thanks for the perspective!
@JennyCShand
@JennyCShand 8 лет назад
Wow. A talk that went straight to this writer's heart. Thank you for your story!
@maggieblue22
@maggieblue22 7 лет назад
Love her work, love her. She's such a great example for those of us who are unpublished...
@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor
@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor 5 лет назад
So powerful, so full of emotions, from laughter to tears. She's an amazing story teller. She was mesmerizing. Please don't believe some ridiculous comments below saying she is boring. You have to have no heart not to connect with her. One of the best TED talks.
@alabamajenny8751
@alabamajenny8751 4 года назад
I could listen to Ann Hood tell her stories all day. I would love to hear about living on Sullivan Street in NYC. I long to hear the stories of her Italian women’s stories. What a gifted storyteller. Thank you, Ms Hood.
@devonboulden2496
@devonboulden2496 5 лет назад
There are a lot of published authors who cringe when they look at their 1st or 2nd unpublished manuscripts. Some keep those manuscripts around to keep themselves humble.
@niihjulienne6353
@niihjulienne6353 4 года назад
The first I ever wrote got missing in the care a friend who begged to read it. So many years after writing it, I think I would have cringed so hard from reading that story. I was only 12, I think, and I was fascinated with fantasy stories so I wrote my first ever "Thompson's Adventures". I can't remember the plot so well but I know it is about Thompson, a young boy, who used a path he wasn't supposed to and landed in a magical world where he met this magical creature that guided him. I even went as far as illustrating the story. After more than 10 years and some pending stories I created but never typed, I considered picking up my childhood passion. That is what brought me here. I am sincerely inspired by this woman.
@devonboulden2496
@devonboulden2496 4 года назад
@@niihjulienne6353 It's really nice you're inspired again.
@draconiskittensweetie9765
@draconiskittensweetie9765 4 года назад
Absolutely bowled over when she said that Grace died - she's a powerful storyteller
@flora_fitrapy
@flora_fitrapy 2 года назад
Lovely. I was glued beginning-end.
@Locke_daisy3786
@Locke_daisy3786 Год назад
This was a beautiful talk. Thank YOU for all of it.
@janehumphreys402
@janehumphreys402 3 года назад
I read The Knitting Circle! What an amazing book! I've read a number of her books. Ann Hood is a great author!
@abdulkhafidsulaymaan
@abdulkhafidsulaymaan 3 года назад
a person will never understand this simple question us less they have that impulse and need to write. You have to love a few things in order to write- you gotta love the thing we do with words, you gotta love hearing and telling stories, you gotta love life and you gotta want to share your perspective of life with others. all of my favorite movies are about writers to one degree or another.
@N_Sonar
@N_Sonar 4 месяца назад
You wrote this 3 years ago but would love to hear what films about writers you love most
@Spik-w2c
@Spik-w2c 3 года назад
Brilliant! Excellent! I swallowed each word, each expression, each gesture... until the end!
@laloarr
@laloarr 3 года назад
"Because I'm Italian, I didn't harm her, she just disappeared." That joke was slept on.
@shalizalyken-bogart6065
@shalizalyken-bogart6065 4 года назад
Great Store Ms.Ann Hood, we had neighbors who use to tell stories on street corners when I was young, miss those days.
@gizemozgul1901
@gizemozgul1901 6 лет назад
incredible! loved her.
@alabamajenny8751
@alabamajenny8751 4 года назад
Oh Bravo 👏🏽 Ann, What a beautiful and inspiring TedTalk. Thank you so much!
@stefanieledwell6164
@stefanieledwell6164 6 лет назад
Look, look! ...indeed!
@clare_9438
@clare_9438 Год назад
Amazing talk would definitely watch this again and again..
@solab3075
@solab3075 2 года назад
Beth doesn't die! She gets sick but she doesn't die at the end for what i can remember, i read the book a long time ago actully
@carlaland9449
@carlaland9449 6 лет назад
thank you!!!!!
@mahaveersingh4870
@mahaveersingh4870 3 года назад
It's really a very inspiring and heart touching talk!
@maagnetkarimbil6201
@maagnetkarimbil6201 Год назад
amazing story telling
@yothinsommanonont7669
@yothinsommanonont7669 Год назад
She is a great storyteller.
@itsallaboutmusiczz
@itsallaboutmusiczz 2 года назад
Why is this so underrated???
@TheMollyPitchers
@TheMollyPitchers 6 лет назад
Can see in my mind's eye the first time I read Little Women...... In the closet sometimes or in the avocado tree.....when I was supposed to be doing something else.....🌃
@joshsblee
@joshsblee 4 года назад
I looked and looked again. There is light.
@Livinitupintampabayflorida
@Livinitupintampabayflorida 5 лет назад
This was so good. thank you for sharing.
@johannamcc96
@johannamcc96 6 лет назад
wow!!!
@ayeshakhalid1888
@ayeshakhalid1888 6 лет назад
Loved it
@ravi2985
@ravi2985 4 года назад
Great presentation!!!
@nosibusisocele984
@nosibusisocele984 4 года назад
I want to live inside books🙋‍♀️
@davidallsopp4030
@davidallsopp4030 4 года назад
Excellent
@ahmedidrissi7287
@ahmedidrissi7287 7 лет назад
She is so boring, I cannot see what kind of a writer she is or can become
@toddboothbee1361
@toddboothbee1361 6 лет назад
Are you saying this talk could benefit from some powerpoint technology?
@VfletchS
@VfletchS 6 лет назад
You are so arrogant. I cannot see what kind of decent person you are or can become. Maybe you should just stick to playing video games.
@VfletchS
@VfletchS 6 лет назад
Todd Boothbee I think he's saying he needs some attention. I guess your ilk are just drawn to each other.
@toddboothbee1361
@toddboothbee1361 6 лет назад
Perhaps you're right on both counts. I'm less harsh with myself. I don't think good writers should be required to be good presenters, though some may think she is good. I studied her stories in my graduate program, annotated some of her work, and love and learn from her writing. My writing is better than my lecturing and I resent the value placed on having to be a stage performer. She's absolutely better and more comfortable on stage than I am. And yes, to eat and pay rent, I do engage in computer programming, if this is what you mean by my ilk, though I don't have time for computer games.
@jkotarsky
@jkotarsky 6 лет назад
I didn't want to be the first to say it. I had to skip past it and it was still boring.
@stacywiebe4828
@stacywiebe4828 5 лет назад
From one weird little girl to another, thank you.
@mindsvoices
@mindsvoices 7 лет назад
it felt like reading an audio book of great story when I listened to your talk.
@abinashsubba5170
@abinashsubba5170 4 года назад
READ!!!!!!
@윤수정-k6t
@윤수정-k6t 4 года назад
I learned from her this. “Look!Look!.” It’ s a wonderful and powerful word.
@paulalovesart4545
@paulalovesart4545 6 лет назад
This was so incredible and inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us. So sorry for your losses as well. Much love.
@TheHeartOne
@TheHeartOne 6 лет назад
What an incredible inspiration, indeed, and I am so very sorry for you losses, as well! Thank you for your comment, Stamp with Paula! Blessings to you and Ann!
@exdejesus
@exdejesus 9 лет назад
Wow! What a terrific talk!
@areadneG
@areadneG 6 лет назад
Even if she here just speaks its like i am reading a book!!!
@bohobutterflies3074
@bohobutterflies3074 4 года назад
I very seldom comment on youtube videos but I must in this case. This was absolutely incredible storytelling. I found it so interesting that the first real book you had read was Little Women in second grade because I had nearly the same experience, with the same book! This video brought me so much comfort and joy watching. Thank you so much for making this Ted Talk, you are inspiring young writers everywhere.
@dennisr.levesque2320
@dennisr.levesque2320 6 лет назад
Why Write? There are an infinite number of reasons. Just try it and it pick one. You can't lose. The better you get at it, the more things/objectives you can use it for. Some people don't even get that far, and can't use it for anything... Actually, that can be said about a lot things, including science. I like to say that science is the cookbook for making things. It's like in The Sound Of Music when Julie Andrews said, "When you know the notes, you can sing most anything." I never did agree with people (Pink Floyd) who say, "We don't need no education." They say that in protest against being another brick in the wall (of the establishment). When in fact, it's the key to getting beyond the wall (of your limitations). I'm glad you found your path to freedom/success.
@WutheringHeightWoman
@WutheringHeightWoman 5 лет назад
I find her way of speaking, or rather storytelling about her own life just mesmerising. She can capture attention. She caught mine for sure. I don't recall reading anything of hers but I'll look for it.
@NoobinskiRandomGaming
@NoobinskiRandomGaming Год назад
Anyone knows which exact book that starts with "Look! Look!" she's referring to? 🤔
@AmbiCahira
@AmbiCahira 6 лет назад
If audio books sounded like storytelling like this I would listen to them way more. I enjoyed this very much as well as related to it.
@katiekat4457
@katiekat4457 6 лет назад
Ambi Cahira i completely agree. My mind didn’t wander and she had my undivided attention the whole time.
@yasminyasser9386
@yasminyasser9386 Год назад
I came by this video while I’m on the bus and inspite of all the hustle around me, I was still focused 100% with what she’s saying. Awesome storyteller🖤
@lilibethvilella
@lilibethvilella 4 месяца назад
Finally Published my 1st book at 50 on finding wholeness after divorce called “THE SUN ALWAYS PIERCES THROUGH” 🌳☀️
@sankofamclaurin2838
@sankofamclaurin2838 Месяц назад
Congratulations!
@jozefibarr1601
@jozefibarr1601 5 лет назад
woow! so inspiring!! beautiful) sorry for your loses, and thanks for sharing!!
@neslisultan
@neslisultan 4 года назад
What an underrated talk😻 this had me more hooked than my favourite book or tv show!
@yamika.
@yamika. 3 года назад
We need more teachers like Ms. Nolan.
@AntonRodionovGomez
@AntonRodionovGomez 6 лет назад
Looking for the fire myself. Thank you, Ann.
@jianhongshen797
@jianhongshen797 6 лет назад
Great talk!I can’t help but searching for her book to read immediately.
@salt_provider4824
@salt_provider4824 4 года назад
man talk about engrossing. i was so hooked to your stories. all i was thinking was keep going.
@arielgrushka
@arielgrushka 3 года назад
Her teacher investing in her, though 👏🏻👏🏻
@heathersohappy2833
@heathersohappy2833 6 лет назад
Please come live at my house and eat at my table and lounge on my couch and chat my ears off!!!
@mrnicewatch8877
@mrnicewatch8877 2 года назад
Because lm italian l didnt harm her , she just disappeared.😂😂
@cleonemusician217
@cleonemusician217 2 месяца назад
Ann, I am moved to another level by your authenticity. A most memorable presentation, for which thank you SO much!
@TheVanquin315
@TheVanquin315 2 года назад
Somebody's cutting onion...
@kymberlycourage
@kymberlycourage 4 месяца назад
“Because I’m Italian I didn’t harm her, she just vanished”. How is no one talking about this? 🤣🤣🤣👌🏾
@aurorambm1487
@aurorambm1487 Год назад
Thank you for you words. Thank you
@drrob1124
@drrob1124 2 года назад
Wish some of these recorded a little louder
@lisanorwood3499
@lisanorwood3499 6 лет назад
loved those blue books about famous americans.. loved your talk!!!
@ronnielarson9603
@ronnielarson9603 5 месяцев назад
Entertaining and thoughtful.
@huyhungstory
@huyhungstory 3 месяца назад
this talk makes me laugh a lot and cry a lot! Thank you, Ann Hood.
@brendawilliams7145
@brendawilliams7145 5 лет назад
Oh wow! That was an amazing speech. I cried close to the end when Grace died. Don't ever stop what you're doing. Loved it!
@kausalyam5211
@kausalyam5211 4 года назад
Awesome speech 🙌💖💖
@Zhamour
@Zhamour Год назад
😅🥰 BRILL SPEAKER
@cassidymia6323
@cassidymia6323 4 месяца назад
top 3 ted talks right here!!
@GCODEGFB
@GCODEGFB Год назад
This was AMAZING
@rachelklein2319
@rachelklein2319 Год назад
Beautiful soul❤
@ishrakkhafagi984
@ishrakkhafagi984 Год назад
Yes there is hope
@kathyesargent9088
@kathyesargent9088 2 года назад
Wow perfect
@learningenglishwithmorefun2847
yes There is a fire in the darkness
@lindahebb4832
@lindahebb4832 8 месяцев назад
Thank you 😊
@clarem-g3442
@clarem-g3442 3 года назад
Wow! What a beautiful story! Thank you for your inspiration ~ I totally agree with your 'Why write' & felt the same way about the sun rising you felt after losing my baby nephew many years ago.
@r.brooks5287
@r.brooks5287 6 лет назад
It is easy to write, just pick up a pen, and open vein. Voltaire!
@toriviruette5
@toriviruette5 4 года назад
Captivating story-teller. I write to understand my soul.
@leonhaywood2376
@leonhaywood2376 2 года назад
What a wonderful talk. Sorry for the loss of your daughter. And thank you for sharing your story.
@kandirussell5024
@kandirussell5024 3 года назад
I had a completely different experience growing up, but I appreciate being able to hear her personal story.
@adotburr6494
@adotburr6494 3 года назад
This was so wonderful. One of my favorite Ted talks ❤️
@stella4025
@stella4025 6 лет назад
Such a great story ... I loved it and felt very much with you ... I live in Austria and I have relatives in Providence, Rhode Island!
@naoaguentomais602
@naoaguentomais602 3 года назад
Vim p me inspirar, voltei chorando
@theheartofbrunswickisyourc2696
This is listening to a story in a music and song
@jasminejade5023
@jasminejade5023 6 лет назад
This was so good!
@smokinghot5373
@smokinghot5373 5 лет назад
all these ted talks have really low sound
@kenbennett6992
@kenbennett6992 4 года назад
I loved this. Thank you for sharing.
@spiritussublime
@spiritussublime 5 лет назад
I'm not crying, you're crying. Well Done, Thank You so very much for your insight. So glad I listened. XO
@sameoldsteph
@sameoldsteph 4 года назад
I'm reading Comfort right now. I'm from a few minutes down the road from Ann's home in Natick, RI, and my family is still there. I write, and I destroy all I've written. It's time I stop that.
@HeatherValentineMsFoodie
@HeatherValentineMsFoodie 3 года назад
Amazing storyteller and POWERFUL ENDING!! 😭😭💖💖🌈🌈🥰
@rustyalcorta3643
@rustyalcorta3643 6 лет назад
ROTFLMAO...the disappearing grandmother...she is such an inspiration.
@arlinegeorge6967
@arlinegeorge6967 3 года назад
Lovely amazing story . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.
@monafearuta
@monafearuta 2 года назад
Woah! I really find it hard to focus on watching videos without having to click a new tab type another website and let the video continue playing taking it as some kind of a radio or something but for the first time (really) I was so absorbed by the things she's sharing. Such a great storyteller!
@shines9290
@shines9290 4 года назад
How does this not have millions of views? Tears! So inspiring!
@shreyasingh2471
@shreyasingh2471 Год назад
This was a beautiful talk and you are an amazing storyteller.
@niihjulienne6353
@niihjulienne6353 4 года назад
wow!the best I've enjoyed about writing on TEDx. Thanks Ann!
@lauratannehill2984
@lauratannehill2984 4 года назад
That is so sad...I'm am so sorry for you!! May you always write what is in your heart!! ❤️
@sajjadbrohi3990
@sajjadbrohi3990 4 года назад
Ann Hood I like to know how many novels have you written. I am 55 i like to start writing
@wordsleuth9089
@wordsleuth9089 2 года назад
Thank you Ann. You have amazingly inspired me.
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