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Quote by Gayle Forman

“Every fiction has its base in fact.”

Work

This book delves into the emotional journey of a talented young cellist, Mia, who grapples with the decision to stay alive after a tragic accident. The narrative intertwines her memories of life, love, and music with her present struggle, offering a profound look at the value of life and the power of love. more

Author

Gayle Forman

Gayle Forman is an American author known for her young adult literature. Born on June 5, 1970, she is renowned for her emotionally rich and relatable stories that resonate with teenagers. more

“In my experience, it is Affection that creates this taste, teaching us first to notice, then to endure, then to smile at, then to enjoy, and finally to appreciate the people who 'happen to be there.' Made for us? Thank God, no. They are themselves, odder than you could have believed and worth far more than we guessed.”

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Book:The Four Loves

Source: The Four Loves

“Soon, he would become an adult. And when he did, there would be not going back because adulthood was akin to what his father had once said about being a war hero: one you became one, you died one.”

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Author:Khaled Hosseini

“hills that stand soft and a sky that stands high and blue, and the sun setting behind a windmill, and always, always, hazy strings of mountains that fall and fall away on the horizon.”

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Book:And the Mountains Echoed

Source: And the Mountains Echoed

“The Republican party is the party of nostalgia. It seeks to return America to a simpler, more innocent and moral past that never actually existed. The Democrats are utopians. They seek to create an America so fair and non-judgmental that life becomes an unbearable series of apologies. Together, the two parties function like giant down comforters, allowing a candidate to disappear into the enveloping softness, protecting them from exposure to the harsh weather of independent thought.”