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Patricia McCormick is an American journalist born on May 23, 1956. She is renowned for her in-depth reporting on youth issues, particularly on sensitive topics such as poverty, drug abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Her works are known for their authentic and touching narrative style, which resonates with readers.

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Famous Patricia McCormick Quotes

“If you look hard enough, chaos turns into order the way letters turn into words.”

Ifs Way Looks Hard Enough Order Turns Letters Chaos

Author:Patricia McCormick

“Ama wipes her hands on her apron, looks up at our old roof with new eyes, and lifts the baby from his basket. She twirls him in the air, her skirts flying around her ankles the way the clouds swirl around the mountain cap--her laughter fresh and strange and musical to my ears.”

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Author:Patricia McCormick

“When I have run out of words to copy, I look out the window at this strange place called India. Inside the train, the people around me are snoring. I don't understand how they can close their eyes when there is so much to see.”

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Author:Patricia McCormick

“Look. I have a strategy. Why expect anything? If you don’t expect anything, you don’t get disappointed.”

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Book:Cut

Source: Cut

“Rochelle," she calls out, still looking at me. "Is there anyone down at the desk? I need something." I'm too startled to move. Is she going to tell on me, get me in trouble? Rochelle's gotten up; she's banging the toilet stall doors open one by one, checking to make sure no one's in there. When the last stall turns up empty, she gives Amanda an annoyed look. "What do you need this time of night?" Amanda smiles at me, then turns to face Rochelle. "A tampon”

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Book:Cut

Source: Cut

About the Author

Born: May 23, 1956
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 21

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