What happened to me by myself felt partly dreamed, partly imagined, definitely shifted and warped by my own fears and wants. But who knows? Maybe there is more truth in how you feel than in what actually happens.

She thought she was independent and strong, but she got one small taste of love and she was hungrier than anyone. She was ravenous.

It was their mothers, long ago. Tibby noted with joy that all four of them were wearing jeans.

All I could think to do was love her. That's all a person can do.

The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Got that? -Coach Brevin

You'll turn out ordinary if you're not careful.

She wondered if maybe tragedy was what it took to make your heart capable of admitting a new member.