And that is how change happens. One gesture. One person. One moment at a time. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Change, Motivational, 0

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You couldn’t be perfect enough to keep the world from betraying you. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Enough, Perfect, 0

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I love you for who you are, not who the world thinks you should be. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Love You, 0

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I know because I read…Your mind is not a cage. It’s a garden. And it requires cultivating. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Cages, Garden, Mind, 0

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What you want can be yours. But you must first know what it is you want. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, What You Want, 0

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I do not want to pass the time. I want to grab hold of it and leave my mark upon the world. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Mark, 0

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But sons are a different matter to a man. More a duty than an indulgence. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Different, Son, 0

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If you tell them what they want to hear, they don’t bother to try to see. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Bother, 0

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Because there’s nothing wrong with you… that can’t be fixed. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Fixed, 0

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People always fear what they don’t understand, Evangeline. History proves that. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Fear, Prove, 0

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It isn’t that we do what we want. It’s that we’re allowed to want at all. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, 0

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I can be whatever. You can be whatever. We can be whatever. Whatever, together. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Together, 0

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True affection and love have a purity which shall always prevail over bigotry. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Affection, Love, Purity, 0

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When she can’t bring me to heal with scolding, she bends me to shape with guilt. Explain Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024February 6, 2024, Libba Bray, Family, Guilt, Home, 0

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Who but the mad would choose to keep on living? In the end, aren’t we all just a little crazy? Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Crazy, Mad, 0

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I think about dying every day, because I can’t stop thinking about living. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Because I Can, Dying, 0

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Any librarian or scholar will tell you: Close is not the same as accurate. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Accurate, Librarian, Scholar, 0

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She holds up a finger. “I’m getting to it. Don’t rush a girl in the middle of her exposition. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Fingers, Girl, 0

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Do not be tempted by English roses. Their beauty fades, but their thorns are forever. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Thorns, 0

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Memphis found his smile. ‘You know me, sir. I don’t wear worry. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Worry, 0

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It was a kiss small in its ministrations but epic in its feeling. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Epic, Feelings, Kissing, 0

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You are unique, and this is a beautiful, beautiful thing, grasshopper. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Beautiful, Unique, 0

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I will never, ever drink whiskey again. From now on, it’s strictly sherry. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Drink, Whiskey, 0

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I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I’ve got to think. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Rewards, Sorry, 0

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It keeps her purity vacum-sealed to preserve its freshness for her future husband. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Freshness, Husband, Purity, 0

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But what was the point of living so quietly you made no noise at all? Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Noise, 0

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There is nothing more terrifying than the absoluteness of one who believes he’s right. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Believe, 0

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Things aren’t good or bad in and of themselves. It’s what we do with them that makes them so. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, 0

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They see her differently now, as somebody. And isn’t that what everyone wants? To be seen? Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, 0

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Because it is morning, it is morning, and there is so much to see. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Morning, 0

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There is never any turning back Gemma. You have to go forward. Make the future yours. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, 0

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There’s a lot about discovering who you are and how difficult that is. And it never stops. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Difficulty, Discovery, 0

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Power changes everything till it is difficult to say who are the heroes and who the villains. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Hero, Power, Villain, 0

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– ‘Music opens your soul, makes you ready.’ – ‘Ready for what?’ – He smiles big. ‘Exactly. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Ready, Soul, 0

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Discord need not be an impediment. Differences can bring strength. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Difference, 0

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All the small, simple, conscious acts of living a sudden defense against the dying we do every day. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Defense, Dying, Simple, 0

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We sit and listen and are enthralled anew, for good stories, it seems, never lose their magic. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Good Story, Magic, Stories, 0

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The uncertainty of our future is nothing more than a fog of breath on a windowpane. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Breaths, Fog, Future, 0

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We’ve barley stepped into the bright glow of the realms when everything goes dark. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Dark, Realms, 0

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Nobody Wants to be themselves. That’s why there’s tv. -Ephigenia. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, 0

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The dull pain of truth weights my soul, pulling it under. I am left hopelessly awake. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Pain, Soul, Weight, 0

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There’s a moment of profound sadness that can be dispelled only by summoning my anger. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Moments, Profound, Sad, 0

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There were few things worse than being ordinary, in Evie’s opinion. Ordinary was for suckers. Feraz Zeid, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024, Libba Bray, Opinion, Ordinary, Sucker, 0

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I had a friend who said, “You don’t have an internal critic. You have an internal sadist.” Feraz Zeid, January 14, 2024January 14, 2024, Libba Bray, Critics, Internals, 0

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When the world moves forward too fast for some people, they try to pull us all back with their fear. Feraz Zeid, January 14, 2024January 14, 2024, Libba Bray, 0

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I wish to live for myself. I should never want to be trapped. Feraz Zeid, January 14, 2024January 14, 2024, Libba Bray, Wish, 0

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The dark does not weep for itself because there is no light. Rather, it accepts that it is the dark. Feraz Zeid, January 14, 2024January 14, 2024, Libba Bray, Dark, Light, 0

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Because you can’t keep up the illusion forever,” I say. “No one has that much magic. Feraz Zeid, January 14, 2024January 14, 2024, Libba Bray, Illusion, Magic, 0

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Warning: If you are insufferable, do not walk here. We shall eat you down to the marrow. Feraz Zeid, January 14, 2024January 14, 2024, Libba Bray, Walks, Warning, 0

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Retribution is a dog chasing its tail. Feraz Zeid, October 6, 2023December 26, 2023, Libba Bray, Dog, Retribution, Tails, 0

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Libba Bray Career Highlights

• Libba Bray is a New York Times bestselling author, known for her young adult novels.
• She has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Printz Award and the Michael L. Printz Honor.
• Bray’s first novel, “A Great and Terrible Beauty,” was published in 2003 and became an instant hit.
• She has since written several other successful novels, including the “Gemma Doyle” trilogy and the “Diviners” series.
• In addition to writing, Bray has also worked as a screenwriter and has adapted her own novels for film and television.

Key Contributions by Libba Bray

• Bray’s writing is known for its strong female characters and exploration of themes such as feminism, identity, and social justice.
• She often incorporates elements of fantasy and historical fiction into her stories, creating unique and immersive worlds for her readers.
• Bray’s work has been praised for its diverse representation, with characters of different races, sexual orientations, and abilities.
• She is also a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and has openly discussed her own struggles with anxiety and depression.

What Sets Libba Bray Apart

• Bray’s writing style is often described as lyrical and atmospheric, drawing readers in with vivid descriptions and rich world-building.
• She is known for her ability to tackle complex and timely issues in her novels, making her work both entertaining and thought-provoking.
• Bray’s dedication to diversity and representation in her writing has earned her a loyal and diverse fan base.
• She is also known for her engaging and humorous personality, often interacting with fans on social media and at book events.

Takeaways

• Libba Bray is a highly acclaimed and influential author in the young adult genre.
• Her writing is known for its strong female characters, diverse representation, and exploration of important themes.
• Bray’s work has resonated with readers of all ages and backgrounds, making her a beloved figure in the literary community.
• She continues to write and inspire others with her powerful storytelling and advocacy for important social issues.

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