"Al Capone Does My Shirts" Quotes
A boy navigates life on Alcatraz Island while his sister's autism and his father's job as a prison guard pose challenges.
historical fiction | 225 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
What if I never learn? What if I never do anything good my whole life?
I just want to be a regular kid, but no one will let me.
I'm not a hero. I'm just a regular guy.
Some things you can keep forever.
It's hard to watch your little sister grow up.
I know you think it's hard being the sister of someone who's different, but it's hard being the person who's different too.
Sometimes I think it's better to be alone. No one can hurt you that way.
It's funny how you can be in the middle of a bunch of people, but still feel all alone.
You need to be brave to be different.
I don't know if it's possible to take care of someone without loving them, but it's definitely possible to love someone and not take care of them.
