“I think of this girl, this bright light coming from such a dark place. I know that the things she believes about God and the Bible and hope and all that are very real to her. They're not nice sayings on Twitter just to fill a box. They're the things she truly believes. I'm not sure I'm ready to rejoice, and I'm not quite ready to pray. The cool thing is that Marvel knows this. She knows this and doesn't seem to mind.”
This poignant story follows a young boy named August Pullman, who embarks on his first year of mainstream school after being homeschooled. His journey is filled with both triumphs and struggles as he navigates the complexities of social interactions and the prejudices of others. The narrative is told from multiple perspectives, offering a deep and nuanced look into the lives of those affected by August's condition. The book has been widely praised for its ability to foster empathy and its celebration of diversity. more
“Who cares about a test? There will be a million more quizzed in your life.”
“I'm so sorry. I think I'm just tired." The socially accepted excuse for being mental.”
“Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Sir William Wallace”
“There’s only so many times you can fight before the only person you fight for is yourself.”
“What do you want?" To see the world burn, and a new one be born from the ashes…”
“I'm just as big a fool as the rest of them.”
“Believe in gold and thou shalt never settle for silver.”