Jeff Zentner
Jeff Zentner is an acclaimed American author known for his powerful and evocative young adult novels, including "The Serpent King" and "Goodbye Days." Before turning to writing, he gained recognition as a musician in Nashville. Zentner's work often explores themes of friendship, grief, and redemption, resonating deeply with readers. His literary accolades include the William C. Morris Award, underscoring his talent in crafting poignant and memorable narratives.
Book summaries for books written by Jeff Zentner
Quotes
Dill was a good kid who had known bad times.
It's strange the way things can go from near perfect to a total disaster in the blink of an eye.
People live better when they're inspired.
We could have been anything. We are young. We are invincible.
Being a teenager is good and bad. It's 90% bad.
People are who they are, and, try as we might, we can't make them be what we want them to be.
Hope is a dangerous, dangerous thing.
Nothing will ever be okay again.
You have to forgive yourself. You don't have to forget, but you have to forgive.
I am not alone. None of us is alone.
We can't control what other people do. We can only control our reactions to it.
The only way to avoid disappointment is to avoid joy.