Same Beach, Next Year Quotes

“He had reframed himself in my mind as a thickheaded man who couldn’t conceive that his words and actions hurt me deeply, benign as he may have thought they were. The consequences were that what he had done changed the way I felt about him. And a halfhearted apology wouldn’t restore my love for him.”
― Dorothea Benton Frank, Same Beach, Next Year

“the standing crown roast of pork was done and the pies were ready to bake. Mashed potatoes were whipped into thick ribbons of creamy silk. The casserole of sausage dressing was steaming, the cranberry mold jiggled, peas and carrots were mixed together”
― Dorothea Benton Frank, Same Beach, Next Year

“You can’t make a second career out of pointing out someone’s flaws and expect them to love you,”
― Dorothea Benton Frank, Same Beach, Next Year

“Unfortunately, this school only goes to twelfth grade,” Eve said. “She’s going to Elon this fall.” “She’ll be having more fun than our boys,”
― Dorothea Benton Frank, Same Beach, Next Year