Teresa R. Funke
Teresa R. Funke is the author of "Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life," a highly regarded collection of her postings from her popular blog of the same name. She is also the author of seven novels for adults and children about World War II including "Remember Wake," "Dancing in Combat Boots," and the Home-Front Heroes Series.
Teresa's short stories, articles, and essays have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, and anthologies. Two of her essays were listed as Notable Essays by the prestigious Best American Essays series.
She is a sought-after speaker and consultant and works with organizations, schools, and non-profits to promote the arts, literacy, and history education.
“The only difference between a grown-up's mistake and a child's is the size of the consequence.”
Teresa R. Funke
“The tears are falling freely now, and I don't care if he sees them. They're tears of relief for my nephew, worry for my grandfather and my brother, and shame for my mistake. I figure I earned them.”
Teresa R. Funke
“One day this war will end. And when it does, Tule Lake will be just a memory.”
Teresa R. Funke
“This is how hatred begins -- with a muffled laugh on a hot night and a knock on the door.”
Teresa R. Funke
“I let all that anger and worry go because they don't belong to me any more than the future does. And I don't wanna feel them anyhow, because the truth is, whatever happens when this war ends, here and now, far from Richmond County, I'm freer than I've ever been.”
Teresa R. Funke
“We make the things that matter, matter.”
Teresa R. Funke