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“I know that your soul is on life support and that you feel lost and like you’re completely spinning out of control, but you’re finding yourself — here, tonight… even in this darkness.”

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Author:Jennifer Elisabeth
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“Memory is not the past. It is the echo of the stars we lost, Between the stars there is silence, and in that silence we hear our own hearts most clearly.” — Ismael S. Rodríguez Jr.”

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Book:The Stars That Weren’t For Me: A Boy’s Journey Through Love, Silence, and Stolen Stars
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“He had not been sleeping well over Christmas. Actually, he hadn’t been doing anything well over Christmas – eating, sleeping, exercising, talking, looking after himself, laughing, crying… No, he hadn’t really been crying despite all the pain he felt. It was just tearing him up inside, quietly. It was like his insides were being ripped up by an angered tiger.”

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Book:The Truth about Tomorrow
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“The morning after my mother’s death, I was surprised to see the sunrise. From behind the curtain of my bedroom window I was surprised to see the people leave their homes and begin the day. Downstairs, the hands of the grandfather clock continued to tick, marking each passing hour with a chime that echoed over the black and white chessboard tiles of the front hall. I was surprised to see the mail come at the same time as the day before and, later that evening, the sun set once more as it did since the beginning of time. My mother’s death did not disturb the planets in their courses. And, though everything kept moving like she never existed at all, my world erupted into chaos until the universe swirled around me like a whirlpool of scattering stars.”

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Book:The Vagabond King: A coming of age story
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“Oh yes, he's seen the black pupils of time's eyes. Two dark drains in a pair of dirty gas station bathroom sinks. The faucet's open and he's gurgling down the pipes, gushing toward whatever tank he's bound to swirl around in for the rest of his life. There's no telling from here if that's a realm of purification or of shit. There's only one way to find out, and that's to ride it all the way down.”

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Book:Hum A Radiant Sickness
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“This is the fairytale of my life, the mythology of my existence, and, as I only have one story to tell, there is only one way to tell it. You may find it a little melodramatic at moments and you may not like who I was at times. But, princes frequently start out as frogs and, perhaps, by the time I reach my end, you will understand why. And so, as we all must have a beginning, a middle and an end, I will start at the beginning. Once upon a time...”

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Book:The Vagabond King: A coming of age story
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“I’ve already learned the poem! I have! Listen!” And five-year-old Peter recited it boldly, without a single pause. His parents were stunned. Danylo considered himself a well-educated man. He had once completed a parish school, later pursued self-education diligently, and through natural intelligence and perseverance had become a skilled accountant. Yet to memorize such a poem casually, in play, having heard only fragments of it? No — such heights had always been beyond him. With a mingled feeling of joy, pride, and astonishment, the father studied his son. For the first time, he saw in this mischievous boy an heir — one who had inherited the best traits of his ancestors and might one day surpass even his boldest expectations. “Maria,” Danylo said to his wife, “let’s send Peter to school, even if it’s still early — let him study alongside his older brother Nick. He’s capable, he’s bright, he’ll manage. After all, no one knows what the future may bring.” — Volodymyr Shablia, Stone. Book One Context note: In a fragile post-war society where education was uncertain and the future unpredictable, a father recognizes early brilliance in his son — a moment when hope quietly overcomes fear, and destiny begins to take shape.”

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Book:Камінь. Біографічний роман. Книга перша. Перші кроки до світла та назад: Дитинство та занурення в ГУЛАГ.
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“Look Sami, no one has died from an extra dose of hope, only those who choose to live without it. They die while they are alive,” she answered. “We all live with hope, hoping that God will give us great things, the ones that suit us,” she added. The boy did not find a single word to reply. “You have a friend because of them, I guess,” she said.”

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Book:The bright side of pain : The story of a boy who wished he could be ordinary.
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“Yes, Reader, life can be very annoying and challenging. We ordinary people (ordinary according to the boy) who do ordinary things cannot forget these tough memories easily, as much as we try. Ordinary people find that almost everything is related to the bad moments in our lives. Some of us may overlook these moments, while others may not forget at all. It all depends on how much that wound is bleeding. However, time is the best cure. These bad times may leave marks, but with time, the pain can lessen.”

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Book:The bright side of pain : The story of a boy who wished he could be ordinary.
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“The most beautiful things are the ones that come unexpectedly. It is the unexpected thing that makes the change, and it brings out the best. All we need to do is take risks sometimes dear reader and walk on the path that we fear most. That is the path that’s going to make us grow.”

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Book:The bright side of pain : The story of a boy who wished he could be ordinary.
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“Reader, when the storm within the mind is over, we will not remember how we survived. The only thing we will be sure of is that we are not the same people we were before the storm. That is all because of the storm. It is the one thing that we must be grateful for, the storm that makes us better than ever.”

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Book:The bright side of pain : The story of a boy who wished he could be ordinary.
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“People always look for a superhero. I, for one, am glad that you’ve labelled this ‘Subhero.’ It puts the responsibility back on the shoulders of the individual. No more looking for someone swooping in with a heroic rescue. Give and take, help and be helped instead of remaining mired in the muck waiting for one person in the whole world to fix it.”

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Book:Mission: Subhero
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“Having traveled from the shores of Morocco to the hills of Ireland, I've learned that 'home' isn't just a place you're from, but a place you create. I write stories for the young person I was—the one who felt a little lost—to show them that your own strength is the most powerful magic you will ever find.”

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Book:Wilma Wonders: The Heir of Oakhaven
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