The Fight to Forward Quotes

“How many more dreams could I endure before I broke?
What did I do to get myself here, to reach this point of misery?”
― October C. Moore, The Fight to Forward: A Novel

“You’re not going to let me go, but you need to move forward.”
― October C. Moore, The Fight to Forward: A Novel

“Rebellion? Why?” I asked, devouring the bread.
“One: Don’t talk with your mouth open—manners. Two: Because King Malath decided to be a scumbag and tax people ten times the amount they could pay, imprisoning those who couldn’t. Is that enough reason, October?” she said, getting up.”
― October C. Moore, The Fight to Forward: A Novel

“My heart raced as we landed in the new world of Africa. We had finally arrived in Uganda to bring my new sister, Josie-Mae, home to the U.S.”
― October C. Moore, The Fight to Forward: A Novel

“I wanted to scream or to punch something, but I couldn't move. I just curled up with my knees touching my chin. I fought for air. My heart raced unbelievably fast. Was I having a heart attack? Really, was I? Oh, God, I’m only fourteen, and I’m gonna die.”
― October C. Moore, The Fight to Forward: A Novel

“I’ll never let you go, Josie,' I vowed softly, 'Never.'
Little did I know that was a promise I couldn’t keep.”
― October C. Moore, The Fight to Forward: A Novel