“If I had known what the next six years of my life were going to be like, I would have eaten more. I wouldn't have complained about brushing my teeth, or taking a bath, or going to bed at eight o'clock every night. I would have played more. Laughed more. I would have hugged my parents and told them I loved them. But I was ten years old, and I had no idea of the nightmare that was to come. None of us did.”
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Alan Gratz is an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often delve into historical events and complex social issues, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
“His world was black and white until she painted it with her colors.”
“The most sensual people don't seek attention, they seek intimacy.”
“You may not believe this. No one believes this, but it is true.”
“He was sentimental, and, like most sentimental people, he was both cruel and abused.”