Quote by Anne Tyler

For my own family, I would always choose the makeshift, surrogate family formed by various characters unrelated by blood.

For my own family, I would always choose the makeshift, surr

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker values the sense of closeness, support, and belonging found in a makeshift or chosen family, as opposed to their biological family. They believe that the bond formed with these unrelated characters is stronger and more meaningful. It implies that blood relations do not necessarily guarantee happiness or a sense of belonging, and that the people we choose to surround ourselves with can often form the most fulfilling familial connections.

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By Anne Tyler

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