The Singing Trees Quotes

“but the years had shed the warming blanket of youth,”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“The more people you loved, the more goodbyes you had to endure.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“How could he have such a strong effect on her after all these years? This was exactly what love was, she thought, a feeling you have for people who didn’t always deserve it.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“I’m . . . I . . . I’m sorry,” she finally said. “I’m so, so sorry. It’s been all this time, and I’m still thinking about it.” “Let it go, Emma,” Annalisa said, not wanting her to relive it any longer. Emma pressed her lips together as her eyes glistened with tears. “It’s unforgivable what I did, and I hate myself for it. For what I did to you and to Thomas. To Celia.” Annalisa felt so much pity toward her. “It’s not unforgivable, Emma. You were young. We all do stupid things when we’re young.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“The more people you loved, the more goodbyes”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Love was the key to living a life that”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Modigliani’s words rang in her ears: “When I know your soul, I will”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Enough of letting fear win. A life without love was not worth living.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“When I know your soul, I will paint your eyes.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“The more people you loved, the more goodbyes you had to endure. And yet Annalisa realized in the hours after losing Walt that all the pain that came with loving was absolutely worth it. What was the point of living if you spent it in fear? What was the point of life without love?”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“past wrapped around her, both like a shawl and a snake.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“You deserve nothing but to be loved.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“in here.” Annalisa offered her best closed-lip smile, knowing that she should take Jackie’s words as a compliment, but the reality of the”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“in here.” Annalisa offered her best closed-lip smile, knowing that she should take Jackie’s words as a compliment, but the reality of the rejection was”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“All the pain that came with loving was absolutely worth it. What was the point of living if you spent it in fear?”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“When are you going to start getting old like the rest of us?” “Please. If you only knew what I looked like naked.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“you had to learn the rules before you could break them.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“There are absolutely no rules. Well, there is one today. Whatever you do, put your heart into it. But don’t worry about what comes out. Just enjoy the motions and fall into the spell.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Teased by a brisk breeze, the wind chimes sang, and she wondered if her mother was up there watching her, shaking her head.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“After”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Reaching the point of calling Emma a friend had taken a lot of catharsis, but the designation rested comfortably now both on her tongue and in her heart.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“was not at all sure. “What else am I going to do?”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Life’s just too short, isn’t it? Forget all the things that could go wrong. I’d rather get them all wrong with you than all right without you.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Italian pastries called sfogliatelle, which had filled the house with a delicious candied aroma.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“bascule bridge”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Annalisa didn’t like her grandmother’s answer. “What would you do if you were in my shoes? Just end it and move on?” Nonna resumed her chore, cleaning the next dish. Finally, she said, “No. This is a decision between you, your heart, and God. And this is a part of growing up. I can’t tell you what to do, but I will support your decision.” Annalisa stopped. “You will?” Nonna gave a firm nod. “Your parents and I have raised you to the best of our abilities, and I’m very proud of the woman you’re becoming. Whatever you decide will be the right decision.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Nonna set down a plate and stared out the window toward the sky. “I can’t know God’s plan, and I’m afraid this choice is up to you, nipotina.” She frowned and gave a quick shake of the head. “Yes, I worry—just as you do. But I won’t be the one who breaks you two apart or tells you that it’s a bad idea to let him follow you to Portland.” Annalisa”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“As the sun fell over the Davenport Drive-In and the previews lit up the giant screen, Annalisa and Thomas laughed hysterically at the people scrambling out of the trunks of cars. They’d do anything to avoid the two-dollar admission. Annalisa recalled it all from Bangor: the swath of light shooting from the projector to the screen up front, the fogged-up cars with kids making out in the back seat, the savory smell of buttery popcorn wafting through the air. With”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“had desperately wanted to go to Woodstock”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees

“Don’t embarrass me.”
― Boo Walker, The Singing Trees