Ali Benjamin
Ali Benjamin is an acclaimed American author known for her insightful and empathetic storytelling. She gained prominence with her debut novel, "The Thing About Jellyfish," which was a National Book Award finalist. Benjamin's work often explores themes of grief, friendship, and the complexities of adolescence. Her engaging narratives and relatable characters have resonated with both young and adult readers, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
Book summaries for books written by Ali Benjamin
Quotes
Sometimes you can’t help but feel that life has a darker, heavier plan for you.
You don’t have to be afraid of the dark, if you can find something in it.
Maybe the only way to find what you’re looking for is to stop looking for it.
Saying sorry doesn’t change anything. It doesn’t take away the hurt or the loss.
Sometimes the most beautiful things are the ones that hurt the most.
No one ever talks about the way the sun can hurt you.
You can’t be happy all the time. Sometimes you just have to be sad.
It’s always the people you care about the most who have the most power to hurt you.
Sometimes it’s easier to pretend you don’t care, than to admit the truth.
The world is a place where you can be damaged, even when you’re trying to heal.
The most amazing things can happen when you just let them.
Grief isn’t just sadness. It’s love mixed with sadness.