Once upon a time there were two sisters. One of them was really, really strong, and one of them wasn't.' You looked at me. 'Your turn.' I rolled my eyes. 'The strong sister went outside into the rain and realized the reason she was strong was because she was made out of iron, but it was raining and she rusted. The end.' No, because the sister who wasn't strong went outside into the rain when it was raining, and hugged her really tight until the sun came out again.
Jodi PicoultSee, as much as you want to hold on to the bitter sore memory that someone has left this world, you are still in it
Jodi PicoultI grew up in a household where we didn't really talk about our feelings, and where the only reason you went to a doctor was because you'd accidentally cut off a limb with a chain saw.
Jodi PicoultYou know how sometimes, your life is so perfect youโre afraid for the next moment, because it couldnโt possibly be quite as good? Thatโs what it felt like.
Jodi Picoult