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The War I Finally Won
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"The War I Finally Won" Quotes

Ada and her brother Jamie navigate life during World War II, finding a sense of home and family amidst the chaos.

Quotes

I'm not so much afraid of the war. I'm afraid of not being able to manage without the war.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

fearcoping

I think people are like that; we start out a certain way, and then life changes us.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

changelife

Her words didn't sound like they meant anything. They sounded like nothing. Like the end of everything.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

emotionimpact

I don't think it ever really goes away, being scared. You just get better at hiding it.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

fearcoping

I think it's easier to be brave when you're someone else.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

braveryidentity

It's funny how slowly the war seems to be going, and how fast our lives are moving. I think everyone is different now.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

warchange

It's just that sometimes, when you're feeling very brave, the truth seems like something you should be able to change.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

truthbravery

I think there's something wrong with me, that I'm not as upset about everything as I should be.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

emotioncoping

I think it takes a lot of courage to let the world know who you are.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

courageidentity

It's not that I wanted to be called brave. But it's just that I didn't want anyone to think I was a coward.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

braveryperception