I told her I loved the howling sound of her harmonica. That seemed to be the limit of my courage that night, and even those spoken words had to struggle their way out of my mouth. It's all very well for words to build bridges, but sometimes I think it's a matter of knowing when to do it. Knowing when the time's right.
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About Markus Zusak
Markus Zusak was a contemporary Australian writer. Markus Zusak is an Australian-German writer. He is best known for The Book Thief and The Messenger, two novels that became international bestsellers. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Courage — Facing fear, adversity, and uncertainty with bravery