Beach-read Quote by Leslie A. Gordon Download Open image ““Parenthood doesn’t improve one’s character, it exposes it.”” — Leslie A. Gordon ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Beach-read Drama Family Novel Parenthood Parenting Women-s-fiction
“In countless cases, parenthood has been the worst attempt to contribute something positive to the world.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“Parenthood is shit, snot, slime, fear, tears, spit, and spills. It’s as intense as combat, which is to say hours of tedium relieved by… — Scott Simon Copy Share Image
“Once the switch of parenthood is thrown, it chages you for ever & you can never exchange the extra pull of humanity it gives you.” — Richard hammond Copy Share Image
“Parenthood is a choice, not an obligation. We are not against the parenting decision; we respect parents, and so we want to be respected.” — Laura S. Scott Copy Share Image
“Parenthood is like that...the harder the choice, the less likely any of the options are good ones” — Laurie Frankel Copy Share Image
“Parenthood always has its individual structure. And it’s a risky business. You do your best.” — J.D. Robb Copy Share Image
“But a mother sees her child’s shortcomings, even if she doesn’t admit to them very often.” — Mary Campisi Copy Share Image
“Parenthood is the magnanimity of the soul, not the mere outcome of a biological process. (Dr Abin. From TATTERED LOTUS)” — Dr. Abin Copy Share Image
“You don't tolerate parenthood. You don't survive it. You grow with it.” — Michael Baron Copy Share Image
“Being a parent is apparently more than most men can handle. This is transparent to even the tiniest child.” — Jarod Kintz Copy Share Image
“In short, we live with an overriding sense that we have ultimate control over who our kids become when they are adults. We therefore… — Meg Meeker Copy Share Image
Parenthood is an endless series of small events, periodic conflicts, and sudden crises which call for a response. The response is not without consequence:… — Haim Ginott Copy Share Image
“I was disinterested in everything, even in Ethan. Even, I was ashamed to admit, in Ella. I didn’t know where else I wanted to… — Leslie A. Gordon Copy Share Image
“That was the problem with grieving one child in a family with other children. In my despair over losing Riley, I’d lost my daughter… — Leslie A. Gordon Copy Share Image
“.....what happened to my little brother had to fit into my life, not consume or define it.” — Leslie A. Gordon Copy Share Image
“One of the worst things about burying a child is the stress of wondering.” — Leslie A. Gordon Copy Share Image
“The sun rode low in the sky, the storm clouds long gone. The ocean was calm today, not a white cap to be found.… — Denise Hunter Copy Share Image
“I’d like to say I’m not dressed up for anyone in particular, but that would be a lie.” — Lisa Daily Copy Share Image
“…Jake caught the briefest glimpse of a demure set of pale pink lingerie, and then Molly was airborne—jumping feet-first into the deep end. She… — Kristen Casey Copy Share Image
“Beach reading: Planning on reading, but failing relentlessly due to the heart-stirring view.” — Malak El Halabi Copy Share Image
“He stops rocking and looks into my eyes. We’re inches apart and I’m mesmerized by the tiny flecks of indigo in his blue eyes.… — Lisa Daily Copy Share Image
“Taut, intelligent, and intense suspense that is deeply human.”—Mark Greaney, New York Times Bestselling Author of Gunmetal Gray “Exciting and well-layered....David Bell is a… — David J. Bell Copy Share Image
“Blake smiled while greeting him and turned to introduce me to his friend from Camp Lejeune. Blake made the formal introductions while I studied… — Debra Kay Copy Share Image
“Dance, cher?” he asks, his blue eyes playful. I nod and he pulls me gently into his arms. He’s warm. We sway to the… — Lisa Daily Copy Share Image
“He smiles, his palpable charisma pulling me in like low tide. Or riptide.” — Lisa Daily Copy Share Image
“Packing some heat there, aren’t you Officer?” Jake looked down and yanked on the hem of his blazer. “Don’t you worry about that, miss,”… — Kristen Casey Copy Share Image
