“That’s the thing. I’ve never met anyone like you, Tess. You think you’re a no one? You’re so wrong. So wrong. You stand in a room with all the Angelas, even the Ellies. None of them can compare to you. I remember when you started working at the Onslow, I couldn’t keep my eyes off you. You were so terrified. You weren’t full of yourself like other girls. Every time you walked into the bar, you were like a breath of fresh air. Even when Angela was a bitch to you, you rose above it. You made me see the difference in people. You’re not a nobody, Tess, you’re a somebody.”
Quote by C.J. Duggan
Book:The Boys of Summer
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The Boys of Summer
The Boys of Summer is a classic work of sports literature that chronicles the author's experiences covering the Brooklyn Dodgers during their final years in the 1950s, before the team moved to Los Angeles. The book interweaves accounts of the players' careers with their later lives, exploring themes of youth, aging, and the enduring bond between a team and its fans. It is widely regarded as a poignant meditation on baseball, memory, and the American experience. more
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