Quote by Harlan Coben

Being a parent is not for the faint of heart. I may joke about knowing fear, but the fact is, the first time I ever knew real fear was the day Charlotte, my first child, was born. Suddenly there is someone in the world you care about more than anything.

Being a parent is not for the faint of heart. I may joke abo

Summary

This quote highlights the intense emotional experience of becoming a parent. It suggests that the feeling of fear experienced during this transition is unlike any other kind of fear previously experienced. The quote emphasizes the profound love and responsibility that comes with the arrival of a child. It captures the transformative nature of parenthood, where one's priorities and emotions shift dramatically upon becoming a parent.

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By Harlan Coben

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