The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

AMAZING book. Already one of my favorites. It only took a total of a few hours to read, but, oh my God...it's the book I wish I had written. It moved me and made me feel less alone in this crazy world. It reminded me to count my blessings and hardships and to appreciate them for making me so unique. And to appreciate all the amazing and quirky people around me who love me unconditionally and whom I love unconditionally. Congrats to Stephen Chbosky! For a writer to touch so many people in such a deep way...that is exactly the magic that communication and creativity is all about.

Some quotes from the book:

"It's like when you are excited about a girl and you see a couple holding hands, and you feel so happy for them. And other times you see the same couple, and they make you so mad. And all you want is to feel happy for them because you know that if you do, then it means that you're happy too."

"...we accept the love we think we deserve."

"Not everyone has a sob story...and even if they do, it's no excuse."

"Then I turned around and walked to my room and closed my door and put my head under my pillow and let the quiet put things where they are supposed to be."

"...because things change. And friends leave. And life doesn't stop for anybody."


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