My first published book, 'Story of a Girl', was the fourth book I wrote. — Sara Zarr Book Copy Share Image
“Do you ever feel helpless?" "Helpless, useless, clueless. And old. Don't forget old.” — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“Is that the destiny of all friendships, no matter how good they are? To die out or fade away? To end?” — Sara Zarr Destiny Copy Share Image
“I'm going to check on you in the night," he said. "At random intervals of my choosing." "I figured.” — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“I, Deanna Lambert, belong to no one and no one belongs to me. I don't know what to do.” — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
I always felt that church is where I'm going to find my community and people to live my life with. — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“Life doesn't have to be only anxiety about what's gone wrong, and complaints about the world around you.” — Sara Zarr Anxiety Copy Share Image
No one measures a life in weeks and days. You measure life in years and by the things that happen to you. — Sara Zarr Life Copy Share Image
“Live in the present. Take care of the relationships in front of you now. Most friendships have a natural life, and when… — Sara Zarr Friend Copy Share Image
It makes me think of Lazarus. He must have had those shadows after his miracle. You don't spend time in the tomb… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“The doorbell rang during dinner. Alan got up to answer, saying, "If it's the missionaries I might let them in. I'm too… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
It's just so out of control. Life, I mean. The way it flies off in all these different directions without your permission. — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
I looked at my hand resting on the shelf of the prop cabinet, thinking of the scars that were there whether anyone… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
I was a 'learn by doing' writer - I never took any formal writing classes. So it took a long time to… — Sara Zarr Class Copy Share Image
Is it good, bad, or neutral to recognize thematic patterns in your own work? When it comes to recurring themes, I'm of… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
I'm always in a place that is sincere but conflicted about different things that come with being a Christian and being an… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“I won't drink at the party," he said quickly. "If you don't want me to, I won't. I swear it right now.… — Sara Zarr Chivalrous Copy Share Image
I get a message from my dad. In the mood I'm in, I tear up to see his name in my inbox,… — Sara Zarr Age Copy Share Image
There are certain people who come into your life, and leave a mark¦ their place in your heart is tender; a bruise… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“When do you think you're leaving?" I asked. "I don't know. Probably soon. Got what I came here for." "Even though we… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
we had each other. I never needed anyone else. That’s the difference between you and me. You need all these people around… — Sara Zarr Between you and me Copy Share Image
“At least you know what you want. I don't know what I want." Then he was quiet for a long time. We… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
I'm remembering how this works. How life doesn't have to be only anxiety about what's gone wrong or could go worng, and… — Sara Zarr Anxiety Copy Share Image
“And part of being American is respecting all people's right to be whatever they want to be and at the same time… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“Alan, as per his usual routine, got up early and peeked into my rom to check on me. What he found were… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“He crouched down next to me. I put my hand on the hem of his jeans. It was the first time I'd… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
and i don't just mean that they change you. a lot of people can change you - the first kid who called… — Sara Zarr Best friend Copy Share Image
“Why did you come back to Salt Lake?" I knew the answer before I asked the question and he knew I knew,… — Sara Zarr Life Copy Share Image
“Trust me, Jennifer. Just...trust me." I drove another block or two. "Why should I?" "Why shouldn't you?" Because you left me, Cameron.… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“You didn't call me last night." "Was I supposed to?" He looked down. "Just figured now that you had my number...Kept my… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
It's not words, so much, just my mind going blank and thoughts reaching up up up, me wishing I could climb through… — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“Watching Cameron come toward us I could see why Katy used the words "hot" and "gorgeous" to describe him-he definitely had nice… — Sara Zarr Elementary school Copy Share Image
The kind of life I want is to be a person who would get a personal note every day. — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
“Mom always says that doubt is just another way of expressing faith.” — Sara Zarr Doubt Copy Share Image
Sitting and waiting for something to happen was the worst kind of torture. — Sara Zarr Copy Share Image
