Mary H.K. Choi
Mary H.K. Choi is a Korean-American author, journalist, and cultural commentator known for her incisive and heartfelt writing. She has penned acclaimed young adult novels such as "Emergency Contact" and "Permanent Record," which explore themes of identity and connection in the digital age. Choi's work often reflects her deep understanding of contemporary youth culture, drawing on her diverse background in journalism, including contributions to The New York Times and Wired.
Book summaries for books written by Mary H.K. Choi
Quotes
People think they know what they want, but they generally don’t. Sometimes you have to show them.
I don't even know how to be myself.
Life is too short to be small.
I'm a walking contradiction.
Maybe the point isn't trying to find the answer. Maybe it's just trying to keep yourself sane in the meantime.
I have this theory that people just want to be seen. Like they want to be acknowledged for who they really are.
You're not a mess. You're just a human.
It's amazing how you can know someone for years but still feel like you haven't really seen them.
It’s not that I don’t care. I just don’t know how to care without drowning myself.
Sometimes it’s better to be quiet and let people think you’re stupid than open your mouth and prove them right.
I think love is when you find someone you want to spend the rest of your life annoying.
It’s like people believe their own lies sometimes.