Bette Greene
Born: 01-01-1934
Bette Greene was an acclaimed American author best known for her young adult novels exploring themes of identity, friendship, and social justice. Born in 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee, she drew from her Southern Jewish upbringing to craft compelling narratives. Her debut novel, "Summer of My German Soldier," received critical acclaim and remains a staple in literature curricula. Greene's works continue to resonate with readers for their emotional depth and powerful storytelling.
Book summaries for books written by Bette Greene
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I never thought I'd be in a war. I never thought I'd be a soldier.
And the stars in the sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
I've never had a friend. I've never had a real friend. That's my father's fault.
You can't hide the sun, you can't hide the moon, and you can't hide the truth.
I wish you could be here. I wish you could be here to see me.
I'm never going to be free.
I'm not going to let them take you.
I was beginning to see that there was a whole world of things I'd never known about.
Everyone has a heart, and every heart has a place where it belongs.
There's good and bad in all of us and all of us are worth saving.
They've made you think you're nothing. You're not nothing.
I'm not worried. I'm not scared. I'm not anything. I'm just numb.