Quotes from Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Davonte doesn't know my whole story, but she knows an awful lot of it. Especially given all that's happened lately.

When he saw me, he swept off his hat and bowed. 'I should have believed you,' he said. 'I'm sorry. A grateful nation thanks you for your service.' With great ceremony, he handed me an onion.

could read and I could sing. I had walked to church even though it was a long way. I needed to remember that. I tried to force myself to feel happy, but underneath the happiness I felt prickly, like my skin was stretched too tight all over. I might not be a cripple, but I didn't know who I was.