Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oekle

God sent the plagues because Pharaoh wouldn't let the Israelites go. And Pharaoh wouldn't let the Israelites go because God hardened Pharaoh's heart. What am I supposed to say to a God who does this to people? p217

They would let me move back in. But if I stayed, they would want me to play nice and go to church and pray to a God I don't believe in and/ or like before every meal. I can't do that. But if I didn't play along, I'd have to tell them the truth and let them believe I will burn in hell for eternity. I really want to find some middle ground, but I don't know where to look. There is only cold, dark air between me and the parents' house. p 217

I don't care if you like me or not. And it doesn't matter if you trust me. No one watches reality TV to see everyone get along. No one wants to see the nice guy finish first. You all want to see conflict. You want to see drama. You want arguments and hurt feelings and stupidity and tears. I don't want back on the show because I think I'm a better person than anyone here. I'm not. I want back on the show because someone I cared about screwed me over, and I am going to do what it takes to make sure he doesn't win. If that doesn't make for good television, I don't know what does. p296

Because it means something to me. And I think so many Christians are focused more on hatred than on love, and the irony is depressing. I want to see that change. I'm not a quitter. p 356

phone calls to work, re: mental health  starting on page 358

I didn't feel better after they left, but I felt slightly less like nothing. So that's something. Almost. p361

Because sometimes I'm afraid that if I don't feel amused, I won't feel anything at all. p265

The past doesn't exist. It's just stories we tell ourselves. And stories change each time you tell them. p414

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