The Edge of Life Quotes

“Kat returned with an armload of firewood and a smile. She had an uncanny ability to stay positive and bounce back, even when things were tough. She was something special.”
― Lena Gibson, The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse

“A few bison roamed on and beside the road, but the herd congregated on the right near the water source. He and Kat sat on the hill and waited for the animals to leave the road. Kat snapped a few pictures with her phone and of the two of them. They didn’t have to wait long before the herd moved on.”
― Lena Gibson, The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse

“I thought you were beautiful when I met you for our first hike,” he said, his voice pulling her back to the moment. “I could tell there was something special about you, but I didn’t think I was interested in dating.” “You did not. You barely spoke to me.” Her tone was incredulous. She’d never guessed he was interested in anything about her that day. “I watched. I listened. I admired.”
― Lena Gibson, The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse

“Still, she was glad she’d left that behind because she liked herself better sober.”
― Lena Gibson, The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse

“Kat waited behind the empty office building in Everett for Ryan to arrive.”
― Lena Gibson, The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse

“Just outside Everett on Highway 2 near Snohomish. Parking behind an empty office building near the road out of town.”
― Lena Gibson, The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse

“Tell me if it goes numb or is too tight. We should get a doctor to check your ankle in Everett on the way out.”
― Lena Gibson, The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse

“Grateful for the change of subject, he told her about the hike and Glacier Peak Park. “Rachael Lake is off the Snoqualmie Pass. I thought we might like something challenging.”
― Lena Gibson, The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse

“She pasted on a smile. Fake it till you make it. She might not be the same person she used to be, but she pretended.”
― Lena Gibson, The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse