Brick Quote by Carol Rifka Brunt
““If you think a story can be like a kind of cement, the sloppy kind that you put between bricks, the kind that looks like cake frosting before it dries hard, then maybe I thought it would be possible to use what Toby had to hold Finn together, to keep him here with me a little bit longer.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Light Between Oceans by Carol Rifka Brunt, 2012
The narrator likens a story to cement, hoping it can hold people together temporarily.
In simple terms: Stories can act like glue, holding us together for a while.
Key Takeaway
Use stories to create temporary bonds.
Themes
storytelling
connection
temporary
hope
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief coping
- relationship building
- creative writing
Key Concepts
narrative therapy
emotional support
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a story become lasting support?
- What limits do “temporary” bonds have?
A Different Perspective
Stories may not sustain long‑term stability.
