With a secret like that, at some point the secret itself becomes irrelevant. The fact that you kept it does not. — Sara Gruen Doe Copy Share Image
“The business of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable" was one of the aphorisms his boss liked… — Sara Gruen Business Copy Share Image
How is it that everyone on this train has so much alcohol?" "We always head to Canada at the beginning of the… — Sara Gruen Alcohol Copy Share Image
I scan the room. Catherine is writing quickly, her light brown hair falling over her face. She is left-handed, and because she… — Sara Gruen Arms Copy Share Image
“It takes a while to get to the end of the hall, but I do—and on my own pins, too. I’m pleased… — Sara Gruen Copy Share Image
“I get poked and prodded like this every morning. I'm like a piece of meat unearthed from the back of the fridge,… — Sara Gruen Every morning Copy Share Image
It seems natural to surround my fictional world with animals because my reality is full of them. When I'm sitting there conceiving… — Sara Gruen Animals Copy Share Image
When I first submerged my feet into frigid water, they hurt so badly I yanked them out again. I persisted, dunking them… — Sara Gruen Cold Copy Share Image
All right. Let's give you something to tell your grandkids about. Or great-grandkids. Or great-great-grandkids." I snort with glee, delirious with excitement.… — Sara Gruen Bottles Copy Share Image
Gorillas are in danger of being wiped out by the Ebola virus. I feel like we have limited time to get to… — Sara Gruen Animal Copy Share Image
“So what if I'm ninety-three? So what if I'm ancient and cranky and my body's a wreck? If they're willing to accept… — Sara Gruen Guilty conscience Copy Share Image
“I hate this bizarre policy of protective exclusion, because it effectively writes me off the page. If I don’t know what’s going… — Sara Gruen Exclusion Copy Share Image
“And don’t miss Frank Otto, the world’s most tattooed man! Held hostage in the darkest jungles of Borneo and tried for a… — Sara Gruen Tattooed Copy Share Image
“ I realize the blackness of sleep is circling my head. It's been there awhile, biding its time and growing closer with… — Sara Gruen Anger Copy Share Image
I am further back, surrounded on all sides by wailing men, their faces shiny with tears. Uncle Al promised three dollars and… — Sara Gruen Als Copy Share Image
“I've decided it's not about me at all. It's a protective mechanism for them, a way of buffering themselves against my future… — Sara Gruen Death Copy Share Image
“She looks at her watch - a real one, with arms. Those digital ones came and went, thank God. When will people… — Sara Gruen Thank god Copy Share Image
“Just when you're getting the hang of life, it knocks your legs out from under you and stoops your back. It makes… — Sara Gruen Life Copy Share Image
Hey! Shouts Camel. There ain't no woman in the world worth two bottles of whiskey! — Sara Gruen Bottles Copy Share Image
Although, pretending not to notice is almost worse than noticing. — Sara Gruen Noticing Copy Share Image
I just can't. I'm married. I made my bed and now I have to lie in it. — Sara Gruen Bed Copy Share Image
I tend not to think about the reading public at all, or the business, when I'm writing. — Sara Gruen Books Copy Share Image
I have to convince myself that this is not a pointless life, even the body is telling me so. — Sara Gruen Body Copy Share Image
...if you expect people to try to do things your way, you're going to have to give some hints as to what… — Sara Gruen Giving Copy Share Image
I think there is just a vein of humanity that really loves animals and really loves to read about them. — Sara Gruen Animal Copy Share Image
I just think I'm better equipped to make a study of human personality than trying to get into the mind of animals. — Sara Gruen Animal Copy Share Image
Dear God. Not only am I unemployed and homeless, but I also have a pregnant woman, bereaved dog, elephant, and eleven horses… — Sara Gruen Care Copy Share Image
Jacob: I've never seen so much manure. Wade: Baggage stock horses. They pack'em in 27 a car. Jacob: how do you stand… — Sara Gruen Baggage Copy Share Image
The thought has cheered me, and I'd like to hang onto that. Must protect my little pockets of happiness. — Sara Gruen Happiness Copy Share Image
I look after those who look after me." He smacks his lips, stares at me, and adds, "I also look after those… — Sara Gruen Add Copy Share Image
Although there are times I'd give anything to have her back, I'm glad she went first. Losing her was like being cleft… — Sara Gruen Firsts Copy Share Image
“I realize the blackness of sleep is circling my head. It's been there a while, biding its time and growing closer with… — Sara Gruen Anger Copy Share Image
I was always searching, always seeking the next big thing, because that was the thing that was going to make everything all… — Sara Gruen Bigs Copy Share Image
“And then I laugh, because it's so ridiculous and so gorgeous and it's all I can do to not melt into a… — Sara Gruen Change Copy Share Image
“But it wasn't long before the old familiar discontent started creeping up on me. I suppose it was always there, somewhere in… — Sara Gruen Discontent Copy Share Image
“but it's no use. I m already on my feet. She drags me onto the dance floor, jiving and snapping her fingers.… — Sara Gruen Dance Copy Share Image
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