Melina Marchetta Quotes

A collection of quotes by Melina Marchetta.

Melina Marchetta is an Australian author known for her young adult novels. She was born on March 25, 1965, in Sydney. Marchetta gained international recognition and critical acclaim for her debut novel, "Looking for Alibrandi," which won several awards. She has since written several other successful novels, including "Saving Francesca" and "On the Jellicoe Road." Marchetta's works often explore themes of family, identity, and belonging, and her writing has touched the hearts of readers worldwide.

Don't let anyone take care of you. Can you maybe leave that

Don't let anyone take care of you. Can you maybe leave that for me to do? I mean, take care of you? Feel free to take care of me in return... because I think I'll need you to do that.

Melina Marchetta

Inspirational The Piper S Son

When it was over, she gathered him in her arms. And told him

When it was over, she gathered him in her arms. And told him the terrible irony of her life.That she had wanted to be dead all those years while her brother had been alive. That had been her sin.And this was her penance.Wanting to live when everyone else seemed dead.

Melina Marchetta

Life Sin Live Penance

We could look at the side of wonder.

We could look at the side of wonder.

Melina Marchetta

Hope Inspirational

Lucian was beginning to get used to hearing her small observ

Lucian was beginning to get used to hearing her small observations at night. More than anything, he realized he liked her voice in the dark. It made him feel less lonely.

Melina Marchetta

Love Loneliness

Some of us weren't born for rewards, Froi. We were born for

Some of us weren't born for rewards, Froi. We were born for sacrifices.

Melina Marchetta

Life Rewards Sacrifices Froi Tariq

Simple dreams are the hardest to come true

Simple dreams are the hardest to come true

Melina Marchetta