11 Before 12 Quotes

“A big part of friendship is meeting people on their terms, I’m realizing, and not expecting them to be someone they’re not. Just because you’re BFFs with someone doesn’t mean you’re exactly the same as they are. And that’s okay. That’s probably better, actually.”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“people need space to really appreciate each other.”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“Would the plural be doofuses? Or doofi?”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“Just because you’re BFFs with someone doesn’t mean you’re exactly the same as they are. And that’s okay. That’s probably better, actually.”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“Are you okay?” I ask Ari. She sighs. I have no idea what that means. “What is it?” I press. “I’m”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“how I fixate on things.” “I’m sorry you’re not talking. We can discuss that if you’d like.” My mom dips another dumpling. “But what exactly do you fixate on?” I look away, pretending to be uber-focused on a waiter bringing over a sushi boat.”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“There’s such a thing as too much Taylor Swift,”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“The Watsons Go to Birmingham”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“BBALL”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“Sometimes people need space to really appreciate each other.”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12

“Life is long, my dearie, if you’re lucky,” she continues. “And these things happen. As long as you don’t hold on to anger and you’re able to let some things go, all will be well. But—” She pauses and raises a finger. “You also have to tell people when they’ve hurt you. Sometimes they just don’t realize it.”
― Lisa Greenwald, 11 Before 12