School Lies Quotes

“Levi might have resembled his father. He and his father might’ve taken their coffee the same. They might’ve quirked their eyebrows in an identical manner. They might have even both connected to the same book, but Levi was his own man and he was going to choose to believe that his father was trying to tell him one thing: Live your life. On your terms”
― Kimberly G. Giarratano, School Lies

“He rested his elbows on his knees and dropped his head into his hands. He’d been a fucking shit to everyone. A lot of misplaced blame. Misplaced anger. All misdirected. Levi wanted to yell at his father for the time they lost. Opportunities to understand one another— gone. Julian left in his wake aimless loved ones who had to assemble the pieces of their lives. Levi was left with the realization that he had to relearn himself. Relearn his father. How could one secret contain so much power?”
― Kimberly G. Giarratano, School Lies

“Are you and Mom done?” “I don’t know what’s going to happen. I love her, but we may not be right for each other. She doesn’t trust me, which seems to be a family trait. Regardless, I’m still your dad. I will always be here for you. Always. You don’t have to run away to the Navy because you’re worried I won’t help you.” Troy stared at Jerry disbelievingly. “That’s not why I’m doing it.” “Isn’t it?” “Okay, partly. But also, you were in the Navy. So was your dad. And his dad. I want to follow in your footsteps. I always have.” “Like father, like son.”
― Kimberly G. Giarratano, School Lies