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“When I get to the part about Jess kissing me on the Fourth of July and taking me to her beach house,I look at my father and wonder what it is like, seeing people only through a wall of glass. Never touching them.”

Quote by Carolee Dean

Book:Take Me There

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In 'Take Me There', the protagonist embarks on a series of travels, each stop offering a new perspective on life's complexities. The narrative intertwines personal growth with the beauty of different landscapes, creating a rich tapestry of emotional and philosophical insights. more

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“Hey, aren’t you that guy who fixes cars?” Katie asked, looking at my grease-covered work pants as if she couldn’t believe I ever left the garage. “Yeah, they let me out every now and then,” I said.”

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“As soon as I left one town, I was in another, each one a totally different world, as if an invisible box surrounded its edges, keeping everybody in their proper place. The rich stayed rich. The poor stayed poor. The troublemakers stayed in trouble.”

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“I was taking a nap in the theater one day while I ditched English, when I looked up and saw Jess on the stage. I had to pinch myself, because I figured either I was dreaming or else I’d died and gone to heaven—which given my history was probably not where I’d end up.”

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“It brings back a long-forgotten memory of Christmas, the year I turned six. I was supposed to be in bed, but I was up waiting and watching for my father or Santa Claus, whoever came first.”

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“Testimony to her belief that life could be managed if things were only kept in their proper places.”

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“Who cares about my voice? There are more important things going on in the world. I want to make a difference. I’m going to law school. I want to become a public defender.” I couldn’t believe she’d give up singing to work with scumbags like me. “By the time a guy ends up in front of the judge, it’s too late to make a difference.” “It’s never too late to make a difference,” she said. “All I’m saying is that with your music you could have an influence on people before they end up in trouble.”

Jessica Dylan Dawson

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“Do not fear beginning anew; your next story may unfold with even greater beauty.”

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“My head was spinning. I felt like I’d been drifting, lost at sea all my life, and now that I’d found dry land, I couldn’t quite get my bearings.”

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“I stand to leave, but my father says, “Wait!” over the red telephone. “Let me just look at you a minute.” He smiles at me proudly. “I know you been in some trouble, son, but you turned out good. That’s all I ever wanted,” he tells me. Then he puts his hand against the glass and I put my hand against the glass. “I love you,” he says. “I love you, too,” I say back.”

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“Are you a virgin?” I asked, “A virgin who’s gonna tear out my heart?” “Yes … no … wait.” She looked at me. “I’m not going to rip out your heart.” “Thanks for clearing that up,” I said “Is that okay with you?” she asked softly. “Okay with me?”,“No, it’s not okay at all,” I replied. “Why not?” She looked down at her toes. “I want you to rip out my heart.” She smiled, pressed her hand to my chest, and said, “I could never do that.” You already have, I thought as I took her hand in mine”

Jessica Dylan Dawson

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