The place was a blaze of candles and lanterns. “Mallorca must be doing well, to afford such light,” Papa had murmured. Aster had felt ashamed
I was very worried about her. She had so much fear inside her, so much pain, and so few tools to navigate those feelings
“What about 200 boys who don’t come from wealthy homes? You know, plain families, no big privileges. Their big break from regular life is camp”
Her mother questions Aviva’s decision to make a large, public party. At the bris, Aviva is suddenly hit with the reality of her son’s disorder, and breaks down
“If you seek my advice, don’t ever marry against the wishes of your family — or his. Nothing good will come of it
“ ‘Henny,’ she said, ‘you’re not dying. You’re simply experiencing a feeling you’ve never experienced before. It’s called serenity’
