Astrid Sees All Quotes

“When we were upset as little girls, Dad used to say, “Let’s go to the window and see if we see anyone as unhappy as we are.” And he would lead us to the window, where we’d watch people pass by in the street until we cheered up.”
― Natalie Standiford, Astrid Sees All: A Novel

“vulnerability equals weakness, and weakness arouses contempt. I had only to hide my longing and my desire, and they would be fulfilled. Or at least they’d have a chance.”
― Natalie Standiford, Astrid Sees All: A Novel

“For a whole day I couldn’t remember that Dad was dead. It was as if accepting his death would kill me, too. I lost my mind; I can admit it. If you don’t go at least a little crazy when your favorite person dies, something is wrong with you.”
― Natalie Standiford, Astrid Sees All: A Novel