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Julie Anne Peters
Julie Anne Peters

Julie Anne Peters is an American author recognized for her contributions to young adult literature. Born on January 16, 1952, she has penned numerous novels and non-fiction books that delve into complex themes such as identity, sexuality, and family dynamics, making her a significant voice in the genre. more

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“The key isn't winning -- or losing, it's making the attempt. I may never be what I ought to be, want to be -- but how will I know unless I try? Sure, it's scary, but what's the alternative? Stagnation - A safer, more terrible form of death. Not of the body, but of the spirit. An animal knows what it is, and accepts it. A man may know what he is -- but he questions. He dreams. He strives. Changes. Grows.”

“She suddenly understood why she had let him kiss her in the diner, why she had wanted him at all. She wanted to control him. He was every arrogant boyfriend that had treated her mother badly. He was every boy that told her she was too freaky, who had laughed at her, or just wanted her to shut up and make out. He was a thousand times less real than Roiben.”