“Maybe happiness didn't have to be about the big, sweeping circumstances, about having everything in your life in place. Maybe it was about stringing together a bunch of small pleasures. Wearing slippers and watching the Miss Universe contest. Eating a brownie with vanilla ice cream. Getting to level seven in Dragon Master and knowing there were twenty more levels to go. Maybe happiness was just a matter of the little upticks- the traffic signal that said "Walk" the second you go there- and downticks- the itch tag at the back of your collar- that happened to every person in the course of the day. Maybe everybody had the same allotted measure of happiness within each day. maybe it didn't matter if you were a world-famous heartthrob or a painful geek. Maybe it didn't matter if your friend was possibly dying. Maybe you just got through it. Maybe that was all you could ask for.”
Quote by Ann Brashares
Work
This coming-of-age story follows the lives of four girls as they navigate the challenges of high school and the complexities of young adulthood. Bound by a mysterious pair of jeans, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams. more
Author
Ann Brashares, born on July 30, 1967, is a renowned film writer known for her profound character development and engaging storytelling. more
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