Quotes from Good Harbor

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“I like the way he danced. And then I like the way we danced together.”
― Anita Diamant, quote from Good Harbor


“Mind your business" had been the motto of her childhood. But now that seemed like a failing in a friend.”
― Anita Diamant, quote from Good Harbor


“And then what do I do?” Joyce asked, her voice suddenly pinched.”
― Anita Diamant, quote from Good Harbor


“I need a bathroom. And there are way too many people around here for us to”
― Anita Diamant, quote from Good Harbor


“with breast cancer.” Father Sherry’s hand was resting on the statue’s shoulder. “Theresa was”
― Anita Diamant, quote from Good Harbor



“Could she be a friend to the writer of a bad book?”
― Anita Diamant, quote from Good Harbor


About the author

Anita Diamant
Born place: New York City, The United States
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