“Who decides the parameters of this real world, where the initiation seems like self-sacrifice? Give up your personal vision of happiness in… — Rachel Friedman Children Copy Share Image
“...being a weatherman in Ireland is about the biggest scam going.” — Rachel Friedman Humor Copy Share Image
“When the student is ready, the crazy Australian chick will appear, or however the expression goes.” — Rachel Friedman Copy Share Image
“Growing up in upstate New York, one of the grayest parts of the U.S., meant whole weeks might pass with no more… — Rachel Friedman Copy Share Image
“What happens when we lose the things that anchor us? What if, instead of grasping at something to hold on to, we… — Rachel Friedman Identity Copy Share Image
“At this point in my travels and in my life, I still regard changing course as a personal failing. I don't yet… — Rachel Friedman Change Copy Share Image
“Heed this warning: four and a half hours in Surfers Paradise is four hours too long.” — Rachel Friedman Too long Copy Share Image
“The House of the Spirits. I pass on the former but trade her my copy of Nick Hornby’s How to Be Good… — Rachel Friedman Copy Share Image
“I imagine the people whose lives are most intertwined with mine, and I realize life has gone on without me. The planet… — Rachel Friedman Adventure Copy Share Image
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