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“There's no good way to die, you know? No way I've seen, anyway. It all ends with tubes and bedpans and IVs and I just-- smoking gets me out of there. Gets me outside, gets me away from all the--" "Sick people?" I say, and she shakes her head. "Away from my life.”

Quote by Elizabeth Scott

Book:Between Here and Forever

Work

Between Here and Forever

This book delves into the complexities of human emotions and the mysteries surrounding life after death, weaving together a poignant narrative that touches on the enduring bonds between people. more

Author

Elizabeth Scott

Elizabeth Scott, born in 1972, is an American author known for her young adult literature. Her works delve into the emotional and psychological changes of adolescents. more

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