The child I was is the only child I really know.' That's it. I can still feel what it was like to be that child of the 1940s from inside; I am still the same mixture of insecurity and determination, shyness and arrogance, curiosity and fear. I have the same talent she had; the same imagination. I write for her, for that child, and so it is true when I say I write for myself.
The author reflects on her childhood, emphasizing that the child she once was continues to shape her identity and creativity. She recounts feelings of insecurity blended with determination, and combines elements of shyness with moments of arrogance. This duality, along with her natural curiosity and fear, remains deeply rooted within her, allowing her to access those formative emotions from the 1940s.
In her writing, she expresses that she does so for that child, suggesting that her literary work is both a tribute and a reflection of her younger self. By stating, "I write for her," she acknowledges a profound connection between her past experiences and her creative expression. Thus, her writing serves not just as a narrative for children but as a personal exploration of her own childhood and imagination.
