If you haven't been in a war and are wondering how long it takes to get used to losing everything you think you need or love, I can tell you the answer is no time at all.
Meg RosoffA piano might fall on your head, he said, but it also might not. And in the meantime you never know. Something nice might happen.
Meg RosoffThings Happen and once they start happening you pretty much just to hold on for dear life and see where they drop you when they stop.
Meg Rosoff