It's easy to look back and see it, and it's easy to give the advice. But the sad fact is, most people don't look beneath the surface until it's too late.
Wendelin Van DraanenYou can't dwell on what might have been...and it's not fair to condemn him for something he hasn't done.
Wendelin Van Draanen...Next time you're faced with a choice, do the right thing. It hurts everyone less in the long run.
Wendelin Van DraanenI'll ride my bike all the stinkin' way to school for the rest of eternity if it means being with her. -Bryce
Wendelin Van DraanenAw, he's just you know...entrenched," Matt said. "Gotta adjust to the perspective and deal from there." Then he added, "Not that I'd want him as my dad...." Mike practically sprayed his milk. "Dude! Can you imagine?" Then Matt gave my dad a slap on the back and said, "No way. I'm sticking with my main man here." My mom grinned from across the kitchen and said, "Me too." I'd never seen my father cry. And he didn't exactly sit there bawling, but there were definitely tears welling up in his eyes.
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