“people constantly asked themselves if they were content as if it were their main occupation in life. And what was happiness? Not selfish fulfillment, of this she was certain. That seemed like a recipe for the opposite. Joy was in the loving and caring of others.” HappinessJoy Book:Infinite Country Source: Infinite Country
“When you leave one country for another, nobody tells you years will bleed together like rain on newsprint. One year becomes five. Five years become ten. Ten years become fifteen.” HomeImmigration Book:Infinite Country Source: Infinite Country
“She wondered about that, if by birth one could already be out of step with destiny, but only replied that she was very tired and ready to sleep.” Destiny Book:Infinite Country Source: Infinite Country
“I remember wondering what it must feel like to belong to American whiteness and to know you can do whatever you want because nobody you love is deportable. Your worst crime might get you locked up forever but they'll never take away your claim to this country.” AmericaDeportationImmigrant Book:Infinite Country Source: Infinite Country