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“So, as a seventh grader,no, you weren't friends with people you didnt like. But sometimesyou also werent friends with people you did like, which was complicated, and which didnt make any sence if you tried to explain it. Sometimes things just changed. Thats where the sadness came in.”

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Lauren Myracle

Lauren Myracle, born on May 15, 1969, is an American writer known for her works on young adult literature, particularly her exploration and depiction of LGBTQ+ themes. Her writing style has been well-received by readers, and her works have won multiple literary awards. more

“For the first time, it struck me that when Denver said he'd be my friend for life, he meant it-for better or for worse. The hell of it was, Mr. Ballantine never wanted a friend, especially a black one. But once Denver committed, he stuck. It reminded me of what Jesus told His disciples 'Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”

Friends

Book:Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together

Source: Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together

“Books have always been among my most trusted of friends, Mr. Linden replied. The best of them allow the mind to wander wherever the author's musings lead.”

Books Friends

Author:Walter Dean Myers, Mr. Linden's Library

“Darla shook her head, a small smirk on her lips. “You’re such a mom,” she told Katherine. Katherine stared at her, puzzled. “You’re a mom, too,” she said softly. “No, I gave birth. That doesn’t make me a mom. Not like you.” A look passed between the two women like none they had ever shared before. For a split second, Katherine felt a slight connection. “Well, you rest. I’ll check on you later.” She turned and left the room, a funny, unexplainable feeling inside her.”

Women Fiction Friends Aids Moms Widow Virgin Whore

Book:Widow, Virgin, Whore

Source: Widow, Virgin, Whore

“She said she did not tidy up if someone came to see her, for she was that way and if her friends could not accept it they could not accept her. Besides, she said, she know just in which layer were the things she wanted.”