Jay Asher Quotes

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Jay Asher is an American writer known for his young adult literature. Born on September 30, 1975, he is renowned for his novel '13 Reasons Why,' which delves into complex themes of teenage suicide and bullying in schools.

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“Like driving along a bumpy road and losing control of the steering wheel, tossing you—just a tad—off the road. The wheels kick up some dirt, but you're able to pull it back. Yet no matter how hard you try to drive straight, something keeps jerking you to the side. You have so little control over anything anymore. And at some point, the struggle becomes too much—too tiring—and you consider letting go. Allowing tragedy... or whatever... to happen.”

Trying Littles Matter Hard Happens Able Sides Struggle Too Much Letting Go Losing Tragedy Driving Kicks Wheels Allowing Dirt Tire Steering Losing Control Bumpy Roads

Book:Thirteen Reasons Why

Source: Thirteen Reasons Why

“When you try rescuing someone and discover they can't be reached, why would you ever throw that back in their face?”

Trying Faces

Book:Thirteen Reasons Why

Source: Thirteen Reasons Why

“Half of them kept repeating my name, trying to get it right, while the other half laughed. But they were harmless. Fun drunks make a nice addition to any party: Not looking to fight. Not looking to score. Just looking to get drunk and laugh. I remember those guys. Like the mascots of the party. "Clay! Whatcha doon here? Bah-ha-ha-ha!”

Trying Remember Guy Fighting Names Fun Party Half Laughing Nice Drunk Score Laughed Clay Other Half Mascots

Book:Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition

Source: Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition

“And as I stood there in the hallway―alone―trying to understand what had just happened and why, I realized the truth: I wasn't worth an explanation―not even a reaction. Not in your eyes.”

Trying Eye Happened I Realized Reactions Explanation Hallways

Book:Thirteen Reasons Why

Source: Thirteen Reasons Why

“I was too weak to walk. At least, I thought I was too weak. But in truth, I was too weak to try.”

Trying Walks Weak

Book:Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition

Source: Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition

“You don't need to watch out for me, Clay." But I did, Hannah. And I wanted to. I could have helped you. But when I tried, you pushed me away. I can almost hear Hannah's voice speaking my nest thought for me. "Then why didn't you try harder?”

Needs Trying I Can Wanted Voice Watches Harder Clay Nests

Author:Jay Asher

“Yes, it feels great to plan your life when you believe everything can turn out fine. But what about when you're shown, again and again, how little control you have over anything? No matter what I do to try to fix my future, it doesn't work.”

Feels Trying Believe Littles Matter Turns Plans Fine No Matter What Again And Again My Future

Book:The Future of Us

Source: The Future of Us

“Actually, I love trying to figure out why certain books become hits while others, which may be just as good, have trouble finding an audience.”

Trying May Book Certain Audience Trouble Figures Findings

Author:Jay Asher

About the Author

Born: September 30, 1975
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 180

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