Quote by Jodi Picoult

If you want to know someone's story, they have to tell it aloud. But every time, the telling is a little but different. It's new, even to me.

If you want to know someone's story, they have to tell it al

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that in order to truly understand someone and their experiences, they must share their story verbally. However, it acknowledges that each time a person tells their story, even to the same listener, it may have slight variations. This implies that personal narratives are not static or fixed, but fluid and evolving with each retelling. It emphasizes the uniqueness and constant discovery that comes from hearing someone's story, even if you have heard it before.

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Story Different

By Jodi Picoult

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