The Importance of Being a Good Writer

Maureen Ohara says she was horrified that her father would put someone from outside the family in charge of his writing for impropriety. "I just I thought that wasn't ... thoughtful," Maureen said. Ada raises a question about how ruthless and selfish do you need to be to achieve greatness, let's say, as a writer? The book also explores the role of men versus women when it comes to parenting.