Jay Asher
Born: 01-01-1975
Jay Asher is an American author renowned for his bestselling young adult novel "Thirteen Reasons Why," which addresses complex themes of mental health and bullying. Born in Arcadia, California, Asher pursued education at Cuesta Community College and California Polytechnic State University. His works often explore contemporary social issues, resonating with teens and adults alike. Asher's storytelling is marked by its emotional depth and relatable characters, captivating readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Jay Asher
Quotes
I need to know that I’m not wasting my time. That I’m not going to spend the next few years of my life pining away for you.
I want to be with someone who can’t wait to see me. I want to be with someone who feels lucky to have me.
Sometimes the best way for a person to connect is to disconnect.
Maybe the real world is the one that's inside the computer.
I don’t think the future is written in stone, though. It’s fluid. And I plan on making it turn out the way I want.
The future is what we make of it. It’s uncertain, just like the present. Anything can happen.
Sometimes to keep moving forward, you have to take a step back.
When you’re in love, you have to take chances. It’s not always going to be easy.
It’s only when you stop looking for someone that someone will find you.
The future is the only thing we can change. The past we can only learn from.
You can’t predict the future. But you can make the future.
The future isn’t fixed. It’s what you make of it.