“I could wake her up and ask have you ever been to the ocean? but I already know that answer. She has not. You can tell. It would humble you I whisper to her sleeping if you for one time stood by something stronger than yourself.”
Book:Ellen Foster
Quote by Kaye Gibbons
Work
Ellen Foster
In this coming-of-age story, Ellen Foster, a young girl, navigates the complexities of her unconventional upbringing and discovers her own strength and independence amidst the challenges of her life. more
Author
Kaye Gibbons
Kaye Gibbons is an American novelist born on May 5, 1960. Her works are known for their delicate emotions and profound social insights, mainly exploring themes of family, love, and identity recognition. more
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