How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"I got to thinking—when it was too late—you have to reach out to people. To your family too. You can’t just let them sit there, you should put your hand out. If they slap it back, well you reach out again if you care enough." (7.151)
Major moment alert! This is pretty much one of the hardest life lessons ever, and it's the most important lesson that Dicey needs to learn. Unfortunately, reaching out means taking a chance on getting hurt. But hey, it also means you might develop an even deeper bond.
Quote #8
"And I had an appointment at the lawyer’s," Gram announced. "At which I was told that you are now, legally and officially and permanently—and any other lee they could think of—my responsibility." (9.46)
Gram wants the responsibility of having Dicey and her siblings, even though it means a whole lot of challenges are coming down the pike. But the upside is that through them, her house is filled with children again, and she has a chance to do things differently this time.
Quote #9
"It’ll be all right, Sammy, it will. We’ll all be all right. Adopted means—somebody wants you to be her family." (11.80)
Momma probably also wanted her children to be her family, but sometimes worry and poverty can destroy the things you value most. Still, we hope these kids remember that their Momma probably loved him, but suffered from an illness that made it difficult for her to be a good parent to them.