Believe Quote by Julia Scheeres
“I only wish my brother David had survived to experience Berkeley as well. No one would flinch here if we were to walk down the street together, whereas in Indiana we were constantly met with hostility. I don't believe in heaven, but this is about as close to heaven on earth as I imagine getting.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Girls of Rockford, Julia Scheeres, 2015
The narrator longs for a sibling who could share the freedom and acceptance of a liberal environment, contrasting it with hostility elsewhere, and equates that ideal experience with a heavenly feeling on earth.
In simple terms: Missing sibling makes life feel like heaven on earth.
Key Takeaway
Seek community that feels like home.
Themes
family
belonging
freedom
acceptance
longing
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
reflective
emotional
When to use this quote
- college life
- family reunions
- travel
- cultural differences
Key Concepts
identity
place
social contrast
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “heaven on earth” mean to you?
- How do you create belonging in hostile places?
A Different Perspective
Idealized experiences may overlook real challenges.
