Amanda Prowse > Quotes

“if you can smile through the bad times, just imagine how much you will laugh in the good.”
― Amanda Prowse, Perfect Daughter

“Because you are a strong, smart girl and I don’t want you to lose any bit of yourself, ever. No man is worth that.”
― Amanda Prowse, What Have I Done?

“Somewhere in the world, someone dies of sepsis every three-and-a-half seconds; that’s approximately one death every three-and-a-half heartbeats The”
― Amanda Prowse, Three-and-a-Half Heartbeats

“You know, it doesn’t matter how many people you lose, it never, ever gets any easier. It’s not something you can condition yourself against. You’d think it might be, wouldn’t you? But no. Each loss is unique and each has a new and distinct level of pain, like a layer of paint coming off that leaves you feeling a little raw, exposed.”
― Amanda Prowse, The Day She Came Back

“It doesn’t get easier, Grace, so I’m not going to tell you that it does. It will never be easy. It’s like living with a big black hole in your world, but it gets okay for you to remember, not so painful.’ He unconsciously placed his hand over his heart. ‘It’s as if the you that you were before gets replaced with a new you. How you feel, the hurt, the pain, the longing, the sadness, it becomes part of you and you kind of grow to fit the new you, where all those terrible feelings and that energy-sapping grief are your new normal.’ He looked across at her. ‘Does that make any sense?’ Grace”
― Amanda Prowse, Three-and-a-Half Heartbeats

“Celebrate the good. Don’t dwell on the bad.”
― Amanda Prowse, To Love and Be Loved

“Jacks smiled and pictured her parents waltzing cheek to cheek. ‘It was Nat King Cole, “Unforgettable”. He loved it.’ ‘How about I tell them to play that?’ Pete coaxed. The funeral parlour needed an answer.”
― Amanda Prowse, Perfect Daughter

“This is a little world, Nina.’ Nina had run her fingers over the cool glass, marvelling at the shiny round thing with the blue wispy wave captured in its centre. ‘And if ever the real world feels too big or too scary, remember that it is nothing more than a little ball travelling through space and it fits right into the palm of your hand, and the more courage you have, the braver you are when facing it, the easier it is to conquer!’ Nina”
― Amanda Prowse, The Art of Hiding

“no person on this earth is worth sacrificing yourself for. Don’t ever stop being you and don’t ever bend so far to accommodate someone that you break.”
― Amanda Prowse, To Love and Be Loved

“And with each year my kids slip further from my reach . . . falling into the arms of their life partners, who they put before me, and I know that’s how it should be, but I find it hard to be happy about it . . . because it leaves Mario and me on our own.”
― Amanda Prowse, Waiting to Begin

“life is what you make it. No one can make it for you. You have to grab it and run with it or you’ll sink, and sinking is the easy option. You have to work hard and fight for better.”
― Amanda Prowse, Perfect Daughter

“I think happiness lies in being content now – right now! Every day! That’s not to say you can’t plan and work for change, but if you are constantly waiting for happiness to start, waiting for the change that will make it happen, then you just might miss some really good days along the way.”
― Amanda Prowse, The Art of Hiding

“Joyce fusses, but is a darling and she loves me, that much I do know. She’s kind and gives people the benefit of the doubt, is never cruel and always thinks things will turn out for the best. I want to be more like her.”
― Amanda Prowse, An Ordinary Life

“looks lovely. Thanks, Mo. I will of course be claiming it as my own.’ She smiled and took the large bowl into her hands. ‘I shan’t tell a soul,”
― Amanda Prowse, My Husband's Wife

“She’s in danger right now, isn’t she?’ Her words squeaked. ‘Yes,”
― Amanda Prowse, The Food of Love

“it doesn’t matter where you start in life, it’s where you finish that counts – it’s not your first word but your last that defines you. And you can be anything you want to be. It’s up to you.”
― Amanda Prowse, Anna

“It’s like being battered by waves against rocks, and just when you think you have found your footing, the next one rolls in and you are knocked down again, and I’m sick of it,”
― Amanda Prowse, The Food of Love

“took”
― Amanda Prowse, Will You Remember Me?

“difference. I have had experiences”
― Amanda Prowse, The Art of Hiding

“the cobbles.”
― Amanda Prowse, To Love and Be Loved

“no bump in the road is worth giving up on a marriage. And it’s made me realise something that she knew all along: that family is the most important thing. It’s everything.”
― Amanda Prowse, The Girl in the Corner

“I feel lost. Like I’ve lost my place and my purpose and at the same time I feel trapped. It’s hard to describe.”
― Amanda Prowse, The Girl in the Corner

“Dolly’s comedic dismissal of something she held dear left her feeling more than a little deflated. It was another blow to the equilibrium they were trying to achieve in the wake of the previous evening’s discussion.”
― Amanda Prowse, The Girl in the Corner

“Don't keep telling me you love me-it's like wiping away the blood after you've cut me. It doesn't help the hurt or excuse the act, not even a little bit”
― Amanda Prowse, Anna

“I used to be the girl in the corner. I still am sometimes; I often think I don’t quite fit – and I don’t think I am the only one. I dedicate this book to all the women who know what it’s like to feel the churn of nerves in their gut at the thought of putting themselves forward, who would rather cling to the wall than dance alone in the spotlight. I would say this to you: if not now, then when? When is it going to be your time? Take a deep breath and take the plunge and hopefully another girl in a corner will be watching, cheering you on! This is how we gain confidence: by supporting each other instead of tearing each other down, by having each other’s backs instead of talking behind them. Women supporting women – what a wonderful, wonderful thing!”
― Amanda Prowse, The Girl in the Corner

“actually there at all. She spied the black and white tiled”
― Amanda Prowse, Clover's Child

“You have a very full life, an important life!’ Rae smiled at her, suppressing her desire to scream, I thought so too! I have always put everyone else first and look where that has got me!”
― Amanda Prowse, The Girl in the Corner

“Romilly shrugged”
― Amanda Prowse, Another Love

“you”
― Amanda Prowse, Another Love

“that would be enough for even one of his fancy chrome portholes. ‘I don’t get technology. Any technology. It mystifies me.’ He reached for a glossy brochure, flipping it open to show her a diagram. Standing close to him was like torture. She felt her stomach flip. ‘We design our systems so they are very intuitive. The panels in each zone are the same, so you only have to learn it once. You can control every element of the boat from the central hub in the main salon, all from the comfort of your armchair. For example, you can alter the deck lighting to suit your mood – there’s a rainbow of colours; you can switch on the hot tub, get it warmed up; and you can even programme the sound system in the bathrooms. All”
― Amanda Prowse, Perfect Daughter