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Eleven Quote by Suzanne Collins

“But there's food if you know how to find it. My father knew and he taught me some before he was blown to bits in a mine explosion. There was nothing even to bury. I was eleven then. Five years later, I still wake up screaming for him to run.” quote by Suzanne Collins
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“But there's food if you know how to find it. My father knew and he taught me some before he was blown to bits in a mine explosion. There was nothing even to bury. I was eleven then. Five years later, I still wake up screaming for him to run.”

Suzanne Collins

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins, 2008

A survivor recalls learning to find food in harsh conditions, haunted by trauma and loss, highlighting resilience and lingering grief.

In simple terms: Learning survival skills amid trauma.

Key Takeaway

Resilience despite lingering grief.

Themes

survival trauma memory

Mood

somber reflective

Type

psychological narrative

When to use this quote

  • disaster response
  • personal healing
  • mental health

Key Concepts

post‑traumatic growth family loss

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with traumatic memories?
  • What resources aid in healing?
A Different Perspective

Grief may impede recovery if unaddressed.

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