[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fSqHBueoBdJk_n7lm5Tzldd2Wn38dDFrunsCls5xmjEE":3,"$f9CTlsDfpGkulZxMDPfH8gj0GksNc7EbXUYylw54RTv4":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},252,"Jeanne Birdsall","J",73,null,"jeanne-birdsall",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":78},[14,22,28,35,41,47,53,59,65,72],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3120598,"Her father had been forced to cancel her clarinet lessons after the neighbors complained about the practicing.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3120597,"The referee told me this league has never had a brawl of that magnitude,” said Mr. Penderwick after a long, painful silence. “Of course, at the time I was pretending to be a casual passerby and not a father at all.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":34},3120596,"He leaned down and bravely kissed her on the cheek. “Don’t forget. You’re waiting for me until we’re both thirteen.” She just as bravely kissed him back. “I won’t forget.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis poignant exchange is likely from Jeanne Birdsall's book \"The Penderwicks\", a young adult novel that explores the complexities of sibling relationships and first love. Published in 2005, the story revolves around Rosalind and Alexander, two characters navigating adolescence. At this time, Birdsall was 44 years old and had already established herself as a writer.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a heartwarming exchange between two children who are waiting for each other to grow up. However, the true depth of this moment lies in the understanding that these young characters have already accepted the uncertainty and impermanence of their relationship. They acknowledge that they will eventually grow apart and may lose each other forever.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn our own lives, we can learn from Rosalind's bravery in facing the unknown by being willing to let go of attachments. Instead of trying to hold onto relationships or situations that are beyond our control, we can cultivate a sense of acceptance, allowing ourselves and others to evolve and grow without attachment.",{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3120595,"He’ll come,” said Rosalind. “He’s got to.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3120594,"And then last autumn his heart had stopped working properly. The veterinarian said that they just had to care for him and love him, and Batty had loved him, and loved him, and loved him, but it hadn’t been enough. No one in her family had ever said that Hound’s dying was her fault, but she knew the truth. She hadn’t been able to keep him with her, to stop him from leaving her behind.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3120593,"Jeffrey, Jeffrey, I’m so happy to be with you at last,” said Skye. “Thank you.” Jeffrey turned away to hide his sorrow. “But what is this? Aren’t you glad to see me?” “Of course I am, dear Skye.” He turned back to her, his face ablaze with honesty. “But it is your beautiful and talented sister, Jane, whom I prefer.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3120592,"Holy bananas, said Skye.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3120591,"Aunt Claire, may I ask you a question?” “Ask away, young Jedi.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":71},3120590,"Not everyone is fodder for books,′ said Rosalind.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nRosalind, likely referencing Jeanne Birdsall's mother or another close family member, made this poignant remark during a particularly tumultuous period in their lives. The era was likely the mid-to-late 20th century, when literary circles were abuzz with the likes of Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton. It is plausible that Rosalind's statement was shared in a private conversation or letter to Jeanne, offering a candid reflection on the human experience.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nRosalind's assertion contains a profound paradox: by asserting that not everyone is worthy of being written about, she subtly underscores the intrinsic value of every individual. This seemingly dismissive comment actually speaks to the fragility and beauty of the human condition, where some lives may be more marked by suffering or hardship than others.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen approaching your own creative endeavors or professional pursuits, consider embracing the impermanence of existence. Rather than feeling pressured to tell every story that comes to mind, focus on those that carry an urgent message or reveal a unique aspect of human experience. By doing so, you'll cultivate a more discerning eye for narrative and tap into the rich tapestry of lives worth chronicling.",{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},3120589,"Donit kill her now, just when we’ve gone to all that trouble to rescue her,” said Jeffrey.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,8,10]