“lest she be blown away by a capricious wind.”
― The Girl Behind the Gates
― The Girl Behind the Gates
“we accepted our parents were individuals in their own right, like we are, then we would have to accept we are not the centre of their world. They are. And we’d know they’re fallible, and that wouldn’t work for us, when we’re kids at least, would it? Parents have got to be right all the time. They have to be in charge and make”
― The Memory Library
― The Memory Library
“There are some swims you do regret, Eleanor. The problem is, you never know until you take them. Don’t stay up too late.”
― The Paper Palace
― The Paper Palace
“Sisters are created not by blood but by love.”
― The Prayer Box
― The Prayer Box
“Sometimes while you wait for what you think is better,” Philomene said, “what is good enough slips away.”
― Cane River
― Cane River
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