Push Girl Quotes

“She said it so matter-of-factly that it shocked me. Wasn’t she upset about what had happened to her? That was ridiculously unfair, that she’d never be able to walk again after some stupid accident that wasn’t her fault at all. How could she be so calm about this?”
― Chelsie Hill, Push Girl

“You’re such a rock star for making it out of that accident, Kara. Not everyone would’ve survived that.” “I didn’t do anything special,” I mumbled. And I thought, It’s not like I tried to stay alive. And I ended up paralyzed, anyway.”
― Chelsie Hill, Push Girl

“Dr. Nguyen was talking about operations and physical therapy and wheelchairs. Recovery and statistics and adaptations. But I wasn’t listening. I tuned out after he said “paralyzed,” because that was when my life stopped being my life and my future stopped being my future, and I stopped having any idea who I even was.”
― Chelsie Hill, Push Girl

“Everyone’s going to be so happy to hear that you’re awake. Everyone’s been praying for you, sweetie.” “Wow,” I said, my voice small and quiet.”
― Chelsie Hill, Push Girl

“A drunk driver ran a red light and hit your car.” “You’re lucky to be alive,” Mom said.”
― Chelsie Hill, Push Girl

“push girl \'psh 'gr(-)l\ noun 1. A fierce, fearless woman who doesn’t let life’s challenges get in the way of what she wants. 2. Anyone who overcomes adversity with a never-say-die attitude and sense of humor.”
― Chelsie Hill, Push Girl