“She stares at her knife and wishes she were smarter about things. Wishes she knew how to say something wise or consoling to him, something that wouldn't sound frightened or awkward. But then she remembers the time after her parents'… — Diane Abu-Jaber Copy Share Image
“You should prize this pain of yours. This is what will make you human all the way through. Nothing less will do that.” — Diane Abu-Jaber Copy Share Image
“She stares at her knife and wishes she were smarter about things. Wishes she knew how to say something wise or consoling to him,… — Diane Abu-Jaber Copy Share Image