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Emily Giffin

Emily Giffin is a bestselling American author known for her engaging contemporary novels that explore themes of love, friendship, and personal growth. She gained fame with her debut novel "Something Borrowed," which was later adapted into a film. Giffin's background in law has influenced her writing style, bringing depth and realism to her characters. Her works have resonated with readers worldwide, establishing her as a prominent voice in women's fiction.

Quotes

Sometimes it takes a heartbreak to shake us awake & help us see we are worth so much more than we're settling for.

Emily Giffin

self-worthheartbreak

It's always easy to look back and see what we were, yesterday, ten years ago. It is hard to see what we are. If you can master that trick, you'll get along.

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self-reflectiongrowth

Maybe that's what life is... a wink of the eye and winking stars.

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lifephilosophy

It had been a long time since I'd had to worry about not being pretty enough or thin enough. I had forgotten that other women did.

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insecurityself-acceptance

It's never too late to take your heart back.

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lovesecond chances

You don't know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

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strengthadversity

We all make mistakes... but it's also a step in the right direction. You live and you learn, right?

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mistakeslearning

It's funny how life can move forward... and then one day, without even noticing it, you find yourself looking back.

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lifenostalgia

You shouldn't let other people dictate how you feel about yourself.

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self-esteemindependence

Sometimes in life, we need a few bad days in order to keep the good ones in perspective.

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perspectivegratitude

Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you're living.

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expectationsfinding joy

Love is the sum of our choices, the strength of our commitments, the ties that bind us together.

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