Why Write? | Ann Hood | TEDxProvidence

[@danielreed3718]

Keep looking for the fire in the darkness, My friends. When you find it, may it never leave you cold.

[@AUnicorn666]

Daniel Reed I like being cold

[@katiekat4457]

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]

me too. I think i'm in love..

[@윤수정-k6t]

I learned from her this. “Look!Look!.” It’ s a wonderful and powerful word.

[@cleonemusician217]

Ann, I am moved to another level by your authenticity. A most memorable presentation, for which thank you SO much!

[@Dogbertforpresident]

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!

[@rawankazma3929]

you made me laugh and cry but most importantly you touched my soul.

[@TheHeartOne]

And me, too, Rawan Kazma! Blessing for you AND books!

[@huyhungstory]

this talk makes me laugh a lot and cry a lot! Thank you, Ann Hood.

[@bohobutterflies3074]

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.

[@yasminyasser9386]

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🖤

[@mindsvoices]

it felt like reading an audio book of great story when I listened to your talk.

[@abinashsubba5170]

READ!!!!!!

[@WutheringHeightWoman]

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.

[@paulalovesart4545]

This was so incredible and inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us. So sorry for your losses as well. Much love.

[@TheHeartOne]

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!

[@stacywiebe4828]

From one weird little girl to another, thank you.

[@maggieblue22]

Love her work, love her. She's such a great example for those of us who are unpublished...

[@alabamajenny8751]

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.

[@JennyCShand]

Wow. A talk that went straight to this writer's heart. Thank you for your story!

[@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor]

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.

[@kandirussell5024]

I had a completely different experience growing up, but I appreciate being able to hear her personal story.

[@lilibethvilella]

Finally Published my 1st book at 50 on finding wholeness after divorce called “THE SUN ALWAYS PIERCES THROUGH” 🌳☀️

[@sankofamclaurin2838]

Congratulations!

[@exdejesus]

Wow! What a terrific talk!

[@yamika.]

We need more teachers like Ms. Nolan.

[@schoolofhot]

What an underrated talk😻 this had me more hooked than my favourite book or tv show!

[@leonhaywood2376]

What a wonderful talk. Sorry for the loss of your daughter. And thank you for sharing your story.

[@draconiskittensweetie9765]

Absolutely bowled over when she said that Grace died - she's a powerful storyteller

[@devonboulden2496]

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]

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]

@@niihjulienne6353 It's really nice you're inspired again.

[@salt_provider4824]

man talk about engrossing. i was so hooked to your stories. all i was thinking was keep going.

[@donmelbouchard]

By sixth grade I had read nearly all the books in my elementary library in Lambert, Montana. I had a similar experience with my first grade teacher, Mrs. Bertha Baxter, who first gave me the gift of sight by sending a note home to suggest that I couldn't see, thereby leading to my new glasses, and secondly by realizing that I could read far above my grade level. She sent me to third grade reading hour in my first grade year, and I never looked back. The world opened up, and I have been in love with the power of story ever since. Great TEDx Talk!

[@dennisr.levesque2320]

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.

[@Locke_daisy3786]

This was a beautiful talk. Thank YOU for all of it.

[@brendawilliams7145]

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!

[@areadneG]

Even if she here just speaks its like i am reading a book!!!

[@shines9290]

How does this not have millions of views? Tears! So inspiring!

[@AmbiCahira]

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]

Ambi Cahira i completely agree. My mind didn’t wander and she had my undivided attention the whole time.

[@jianhongshen797]

Great talk！I can’t help but searching for her book to read immediately.

[@flora_fitrapy]

Lovely. I was glued beginning-end.

[@spiritussublime]

I'm not crying, you're crying. Well Done, Thank You so very much for your insight. So glad I listened. XO

[@clarem-g3442]

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.

[@abdulkhafidsulaymaan]

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]

You wrote this 3 years ago but would love to hear what films about writers you love most

[@Spik-w2c]

Brilliant! Excellent! I swallowed each word, each expression, each gesture... until the end!

[@toriviruette5]

Captivating story-teller. I write to understand my soul.

[@cassidymia6323]

top 3 ted talks right here!!

[@AntonRodionovGomez]

Looking for the fire myself. Thank you, Ann.

[@janehumphreys402]

I read The Knitting Circle! What an amazing book! I've read a number of her books. Ann Hood is a great author!

[@shreyaanil9188]

I love the part Look! Look! A very positive word ☺️ ❤

[@lauratannehill2984]

That is so sad...I'm am so sorry for you!! May you always write what is in your heart!! ❤️

[@shalizalyken-bogart6065]

Great Store Ms.Ann Hood, we had neighbors who use to tell stories on street corners when I was young, miss those days.

[@danieltalks3043]

Speeches like this just keep me inspired.

[@laloarr]

"Because I'm Italian, I didn't harm her, she just disappeared." That joke was slept on.

[@jozefibarr1601]

woow! so inspiring!! beautiful) sorry for your loses, and thanks for sharing!!

[@sameoldsteph]

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.

[@taramilton8695]

Thank you for an open hearted, inspiring and authentic talk. I look forward to reading your work...

[@monafearuta]

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!

[@lisanorwood3499]

loved those blue books about famous americans.. loved your talk!!!

[@adotburr6494]

This was so wonderful. One of my favorite Ted talks ❤️

[@stella4025]

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!

[@alabamajenny8751]

Oh Bravo 👏🏽 Ann, What a beautiful and inspiring TedTalk. Thank you so much!

[@clare_9438]

Amazing talk would definitely watch this again and again..

[@tlrmcknnn]

I don't have words for how powerful her storytelling is. I haven't heard a speaker with such beautiful command of their craft in a long time.

[@itsallaboutmusiczz]

Why is this so underrated???

[@niihjulienne6353]

wow!the best I've enjoyed about writing on TEDx. Thanks Ann!

[@wordsleuth9089]

Thank you Ann. You have amazingly inspired me.

[@Cheesetaillt]

Amazing. She had me every second she spoke.

[@shreyasingh2471]

This was a beautiful talk and you are an amazing storyteller.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Lovely amazing story . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@gizemozgul1901]

incredible! loved her.

[@mahaveersingh4870]

It's really a very inspiring and heart touching talk!

[@kamarun459]

thank you. i cried my eyes out.

[@aurorambm1487]

Thank you for you words. Thank you

[@naoaguentomais602]

Vim p me inspirar, voltei chorando

[@solab3075]

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

[@kenbennett6992]

I loved this. Thank you for sharing.

[@kaywall6719]

Wonderful talk! Thank you for your inspiring story.

[@kymberlycourage]

“Because I’m Italian I didn’t harm her, she just vanished”. How is no one talking about this? 🤣🤣🤣👌🏾

[@joshsblee]

I looked and looked again. There is light.

[@kausalyam5211]

Awesome speech 🙌💖💖

[@yothinsommanonont7669]

She is a great storyteller.

[@maagnetkarimbil6201]

amazing story telling

[@stefanieledwell6164]

Look, look! ...indeed!

[@yourfriendcarlaland]

thank you!!!!!

[@LifeInTampaBayFlorida]

This was so good. thank you for sharing.

[@clarasheart11]

So beautiful just like her books...

[@donnaparker1051]

Thank you so much!!!

[@NoobinskiRandomGaming]

Anyone knows which exact book that starts with "Look! Look!" she's referring to? 🤔

[@lindahebb4832]

Thank you 😊

[@GCODEGFB]

This was AMAZING

[@arielgrushka]

Her teacher investing in her, though 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Rampaigee]

I want to go write a story right now!

[@ronnielarson9603]

Entertaining and thoughtful.

[@phillydaphanessa7463]

Thanks Ann!!

[@isdowning883]

Beautiful storytelling

[@jasminejade5023]

This was so good!

[@ravi2985]

Great presentation!!!

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

Amazing storyteller and POWERFUL ENDING!! 😭😭💖💖🌈🌈🥰

[@drrob1124]

Wish some of these recorded a little louder

[@annasmits3668]

Woah this one had me crying

[@TheMollyPitchers]

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.....🌃

[@ishrakkhafagi984]

Yes there is hope

[@artful1231]

TY, Powerful.

[@learningenglishwithmorefun2847]

yes There is a fire in the darkness

[@rachelklein2319]

Beautiful soul❤