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Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forever

This novel delves into the complexities of human connections, illustrating how the end of a chapter does not necessarily signify the conclusion of a bond. more

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Lurlene McDaniel
Lurlene McDaniel

Lurlene McDaniel, born on April 5, 1944, is an American author renowned for her works in young adult literature. Her books, which primarily focus on the issues faced by teenagers, have gained immense popularity among young readers. more

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“There are certain people in whom you can detect the seeds of madness - seeds that have remained dormant only because the people in question have lived relatively comfortable, middle class lives. They function perfectly well in the world, but you can imagine, given a nasty parent, or a prolonged bout of unemployment, how their potential for craziness might have been realized.”

“Faith is walking face-first and full-speed into the dark. If we truly knew all the answers in advance as to the meaning of life and the nature of God and the destiny of our souls, our belief would not be a leap of faith and it would not be a courageous act of humanity; it would just be... a prudent insurance policy.”

“There is so much about my fate that I cannot control, but other things do fall under the jurisdiction. I can decide how I spend my time, whom I interact with, whom I share my body and life and money and energy with. I can select what I can read and eat and study. I can choose how I'm going to regard unfortunate circumstances in my life-whether I will see them as curses or opportunities. I can choose my words and the tone of voice in which I speak to others. And most of all, I can choose my thoughts.”