Sara Beth

“What’s wrong with believing in ourselves? Anyway, if stories must be used, why not rely on a fable or fairy tale? Aren’t they just as valid a vehicle for teaching morality? Except maybe better? Because no one has to pretend to believe that the fables and tales are true?”
― Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry

“his lips brushing my ear as the band played a sweet, fitting song about careless men and their careful daughters. I pulled my head back enough to be able to look up at him. “You really are the best thing that’s ever been mine,” I whispered. “Thank you for saving my life, Mr. Hardin.”
― LynDee Walker, No Love Lost

“She tensed her leg and arm muscles for ten seconds, holding her breath. Then she breathed out and let them relax. She did this exercise three times. She inhaled deeply to calm her body and trick it into sleeping.”
― Viveca Sten, Closed Circles

“I was just wondering: Is there some sort of diet you recommend? I know I need to lose weight, but I really don’t want to feel hungry. I do take diet pills every day. Thank you!” “Thanks, Francine,” Elizabeth said. “But I can clearly see that you are not overweight. Therefore, I have to assume you’ve been unduly influenced by the relentless imagery of the too-thin women that now fill our magazines, destroying your morale and submerging your self-worth. Instead of dieting and taking pills—” She paused. “Can I ask?” she said. “How many people in this audience take diet pills?”
― Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry