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“He knew that there was a difference between something that makes you happy and something that doesn’t make you unhappy. The trick was convincing yourself these were one and the same.”

Quote by Jodi Picoult

Book:Nineteen Minutes

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Nineteen Minutes

Nineteen Minutes delves into the complex emotional landscape following a tragic school shooting, examining the lives of the students, faculty, and families affected by the event. The narrative intertwines personal stories, revealing the long-term consequences of such a violent act on individuals and society. more

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Jodi Picoult is an American best-selling author known for her emotionally rich and engaging novels. Her works often revolve around family, legal, and moral dilemmas, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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Book:Nineteen Minutes: A novel

Source: Nineteen Minutes: A novel

“What does it feel like?” he asked. “What does what feel like?” Peter thought for a moment. “Being at the top.” Josie reached across him for another packet of material and fed it into the stapler. She did three of these, and Peter was certain that she was going to ignore him, but then she spoke. “Like if you take one wrong step,” she said, “you’re going to fall.”

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Book:Nineteen Minutes: A novel

Source: Nineteen Minutes: A novel

“When you look into your baby’s eyes,” Lacy said softly, “you see everything you hope they can be…not everything you wish they won’t become.”

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Book:Nineteen Minutes

Source: Nineteen Minutes

“Dave Sim said in his latest thing of his, 'when you're on the right track, you'll know it, but until you get there, you have to believe you're on the right track'. Interesting little conundrum. It's not easy.”

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Book:Nineteen Minutes

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“I know there are people who believe you should forgive and forget. For the record, I'd like to say I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I'm given the opportunity to get even first.”

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Source: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel

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Book:Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel

Source: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel

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