We Can Do Hard Things Celeste Ng: Why You Feel Stuck (Best Of)
Apr 13, 2025
Celeste Ng, the bestselling author of *Everything I Never Told You* and *Little Fires Everywhere*, engages in a thought-provoking conversation about feeling stuck despite doing everything 'right.' She discusses the daunting question of 'What do you want?' and how to navigate midlife transitions while embracing the chaos. Ng also highlights the power of imagination in creating new realities, the complexity of motherhood, and the societal pressures women face regarding their desires. She encourages exploring change and finding fulfillment amid life's challenges.
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Our Missing Hearts: A Story of Hope
- Celeste Ng's novel, Our Missing Hearts, explores themes of fear, scapegoating, and the power of hope.
- The story centers on a 12-year-old boy searching for his mother in a dystopian America.
A Mother's Role
- Our Missing Hearts questions a mother's role in a broken world: preserve the child's innocence or fight for change?
- Is a mother's duty limited to her own child, or does it extend to all children?
Art's Purpose in a Pandemic
- During the pandemic, Celeste Ng questioned the role of art in addressing global issues.
- She felt her writing was less impactful than direct action, like a doctor saving lives.
