“There is no despair so absolute as that which comes from the first moments of our first great sorrow when we have not yet known what it is to have suffered and healed, to have despaired and recovered hope.”
―
―
“In the English language there are orphans and widows, but there is no word for the parents who lose a child.”
― My Sister's Keeper
― My Sister's Keeper
“Love is a striking example of how little reality means to us.”
― In Search of Lost Time
― In Search of Lost Time
“I would always rather be happy than dignified.”
― Jane Eyre
― Jane Eyre
“I have decided to stick to love...Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
Ella’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Ella’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Ella
Lists liked by Ella




























