“From up above, in a plane passing over, you’d just see one little light in all this dark, with no idea of the lives that were being lived within it, and in the house beside, and beside that one. So much happening in the world, night and day, hour by hour. It was no wonder we were meant to sleep, if only to check out of it for a little while.”
This novel follows the journey of a young protagonist navigating the challenges of adolescence, including the dynamics of family life, romantic relationships, and the pursuit of personal identity. more
Sarah Dessen is an American bestselling author known for her young adult novels. Born on June 6, 1970, she has written numerous books focusing on teenage girls' coming-of-age stories, exploring themes of family, friendship, love, and self-identity. Her works are praised for their emotional depth and realistic character portrayals, often appearing on The New York Times bestseller list. Dessen graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and currently lives in North Carolina with her family. Her notable works include 'Just Listen,' 'Along for the Ride,' and 'The Moon and More,' which have been translated into multiple languages and gained a global readership. more
“…It’s not just where you go, but how you choose to get there.”
“Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes.”
“Harry is the best hope we have. Trust him.”
“...the person you encounter is often more than the person you see.”
“There's something dangerous about the boredom of teenage girls.”
“Instead of reality being passively recorded by the brain, it is actively constructed by it.”
“There is a looming chasm between what your brain knows and what your mind is capable of accessing.”