Three Women Lost in London Quotes

“I hit rock bottom, but it was also the moment when – symbolically – I used that very bottom to give myself a push and swim back to the surface. I re-emerged, gasping, weak and tired, but in front of me I found a raft. All I had to do was reach out, cling to it
and make it mine.”
― Emanuela Cooper, Three Women Lost in London

“I had the distinct impression that a veil of sadness that had been hanging over my face for a long time was gently being removed, leaving my vision sharp and clear.”
― Emanuela Cooper, Three Women Lost in London

“It is true that everything changes constantly and when it does it is the end of something, a little death. That’s why it hurts. But it is also true that when one door closes another one opens.”
― Emanuela Cooper, Three Women Lost in London

“The Italian sunshine was the one thing she really missed. Apart from that, she had become accustomed to living in England - her home for over sixty years - and it had become her country. English people were polite and friendly, often sparked up a conversation with people they didn’t know and Lina liked that.”
― Emanuela Cooper, Three Women Lost in London

“You are responsible for your actions. We all are. Otherwise it's like saying that we are puppets in the hands of anyone whose personality is stronger than ours”
― Emanuela Cooper, Three Women Lost in London

“The Italian sunshine was the one thing she really missed. Apart from that, she had become accustomed to living in England - her home for over sixty years - and it had become her country. English people were polite and friendly, often sparked up a conversation with people they didn’t know and Lina liked that. She felt comfortable here.”
― Emanuela Cooper, Three Women Lost in London