"The Names They Gave Us" Quotes
"The Names They Gave Us" by Emery Lord follows a teenage girl navigating grief, self-discovery, and newfound friendships during a transformative summer camp experience.
young adult | 390 pages | Published in 2017
Quotes
Grief was like a shapeshifter, changing with each person it encountered.
Love wasn't a choice. You couldn't pick who it happened to, and you couldn't just turn it off.
It's not about being fearless. It's about acting in spite of fear.
Maybe bravery meant entering into a storm you already knew would destroy you.
It's okay to be both lost and in love.
You can't let fear dictate your choices.
Sometimes the people who hurt us the most are the ones who don't realize they're doing it.
Strength isn't about being unbreakable; it's about picking up the pieces and moving forward.
It's okay to not have all the answers. Life is messy, and that's what makes it beautiful.
We all have scars, but it's how we wear them that makes us beautiful.
