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“Peter was, simply, what a person would look like if you boiled down the most raw emotions and filtered them of any social contract. If you hurt, cry. If you rage, strike out. If you hope, get ready for a disappointment.”

Book:Nineteen Minutes: A novel

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Nineteen Minutes: A novel

In this poignant and thought-provoking novel, the author delves into the complex psychological and emotional landscape following a tragic school shooting. The narrative intertwines the stories of several characters, each affected in different ways by the event, offering a nuanced look at the healing process and the lasting scars left behind. more

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Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult is an American best-selling author known for her emotionally rich and engaging novels. Her works often revolve around family, legal, and moral dilemmas, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

“What does it feel like?” he asked. “What does what feel like?” Peter thought for a moment. “Being at the top.” Josie reached across him for another packet of material and fed it into the stapler. She did three of these, and Peter was certain that she was going to ignore him, but then she spoke. “Like if you take one wrong step,” she said, “you’re going to fall.”

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Book:Nineteen Minutes: A novel

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“When you look into your baby’s eyes,” Lacy said softly, “you see everything you hope they can be…not everything you wish they won’t become.”

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Book:Nineteen Minutes

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“Dave Sim said in his latest thing of his, 'when you're on the right track, you'll know it, but until you get there, you have to believe you're on the right track'. Interesting little conundrum. It's not easy.”

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Author:Eddie Campbell

“What if what you know isn’t what people want to hear?”