The Secret Between Us Quotes

“Rain didn't make things messy. People did that all on their own.”
― Barbara Delinsky, The Secret Between Us

“Listen to me, Dad. When Dylan’s first cornea went bad, I grieved for the perfect child he should have been. I told myself that the diagnosis was wrong. I bargained with God—you know, make his eyes right and I’ll do anything. When that didn’t work I was absolutely furious that my child had to face this. In the end I had no choice. I had to accept it, because that was the only way I could help Dylan.” She straightened. “Grieving is a process. Anger is part of it.” She paused. “Right now, you’re angry that Mom left you alone. But you’re taking it out on Jill and me, and we both need you. You can drink all you want—”
― Barbara Delinsky, The Secret Between Us

“Wingback chairs had been originally designed to protect their occupants either from drafts or the heat of a fire.”
― Barbara Delinsky, The Secret Between Us

“She hated rain. It came at the worst times, defied prediction, and made life messy.”
― Barbara Delinsky, The Secret Between Us