Empathy isn't as hard as it sounds because people have a lot of the same feelings. And it helps to understand other people because then you can actually care about them sometimes. And help them. And have a friend. — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
Understanding people's difficulties and-just as crucial-helping people understand their own difficulties and teaching them concrete ways to help themselves will help them better deal with their own lives and, in turn, ours. — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
“You have to try even if it’s hard and you think you can never do it and you just want to scream and hide” — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
Empathy isn't as hard as it sounds because people have a lot of the same feelings. And it helps to understand other people because… — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
“He can kick as hard as he wants but he cannot destroy what is inside. I have a strong spirit and the Rat will… — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
“Even though I didn't think I'd like empathy it kind of creeps up on you and makes you feel all warm and glowy inside.… — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
I know, I say, after he says, This is hard, for the third time. This is what happens when you have a TRM, I… — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
Sometimes I read the same books over and over and over. What's great about books is that the stuff inside doesn't change. People say… — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
I don't think I'm going to like it at all. I think it's going to hurt. But after the hurt I think maybe something… — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
“I think about what Devon would say. You have to Work At It Dad. You have to try even if it's hard and you… — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
“Haven’t you ever seen someone standing alone? I shrug. Just one. Why don’t you talk to that child? Because it’s me and Devon told… — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
