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There are all kinds of addicts, I guess. We all have pain. And we all look for ways to make the pain go away. (107)

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

I think all of us are always five years old in the presence and absence of our parents.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Gordie, the white boy genius, gave me this book by a Russian dude named Tolstoy, who wrote, 'Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.' Well, I hate to argue with a Russian genius, but Tolstoy didn't know Indians, ...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Well," she said, "how can I be sure there aren't invisible people in the world? Scientists didn't believe in the mountain gorilla for hundreds of years. And now look. So if scientists can be wrong, then all of us can be wrong. I mean, what if all tho...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

I grabbed my book and opened it up. I wanted to smell it. Heck, I wanted to kiss it. Yes, kiss it. That's right, I am a book kisser. Maybe that's kind of perverted or maybe it's just romantic and highly intelligent.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

You wouldn't think there is anything life threatening about speech impediments, but let me tell you, there is nothing more dangerous than being a kid with a stutter and a lisp.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Coach said. "the quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor".

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

When it comes to death, we know that laughter and tears are pretty much the same thing. And so, laughing and crying, we said good-bye to my grandmother. And when we said goodbye to one grandmother, we said good-bye to all of them. Each funeral was a ...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

When it comes to death, we know that laughter and tears are pretty much the same thing.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Did she say anything before she died?" he asked. "Yes," the surgeon said. "She said, 'Forgive him'" "Forgive him?" my father asked. "I think she was referring to the drunk driver who killed her." Wow. My grandmother's last act on earth was a call for...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

I knew I was being an idiot. But I figured if I kept being an idiot, if I didn't actually accept the truth, then the truth would become false.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

And I couldn't make fun of her for that dream. It was my dream, too. And Indian boys weren't supposed to dream like that. And white girls from small towns weren't supposed to dream big, either. We were supposed to be happy with our limitations. But t...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

son," Mr. P said. "You're going to find more and more hope the farther and farther you walk away from this sad, sad, sad reservation.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

(I think Rowdy might be the most important person in my life. maybe more important than my family.) Can your best friend be more importamt than your family? (24)

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Nervous means you want to play. Scared means you don't want to play.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

You meet me after school right here", I said. "Why?" he asked. I couldn't believe he was so stupid. "Because we're going to finish this fight." "You're crazy," Roger said. He got to his feet and walked away. His gang stared at me like I was a serail ...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

And believe me, a good piece of chicken can make anybody believe in the existence of God.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

What if someone picks on me?" I asked Then I'll pick on them". What if someone picks my nose?" I asked. The I'll pick your nose, too" Rowdy said.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian