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“Love is needing someone. Love is putting up with someone's bad qualities because they somehow complete you.”
―Sarah Dessen (1970- )
Found in “This Lullaby”

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“Love is needing someone. Love is putting up with someone's bad qualities because they somehow complete you.” ―Sarah Dessen (1970- ) Found in “This Lullaby” #writerslift #life #authors #love #art #coffee #diary #write #books #amwriting #quotes #sarahdessen In "This Lullaby," Sarah Dessen offers a definition of love that feels grounded in reality rather than fantasy. This line is spoken by the protagonist, Remy Starr, as she wrestles with her skepticism about love and her gradual realization that real relationships involve vulnerability and imperfection. The quote reflects a turning point in her emotional development and understanding of connection. Instead of portraying love as flawless or effortless, the quote acknowledges that love involves accepting another person fully, including their imperfections. It suggests that love isn’t about finding someone perfect, but about finding someone whose flaws don’t diminish the bond, and may even strengthen it. Real connection grows not from idealized perfection, but from mutual acceptance and emotional honesty. This perspective challenges the common myth that love should always feel easy or pristine. Instead, it recognizes that love deepens when two people allow themselves to be seen completely and still choose each other. The idea that someone can “complete you” doesn’t mean dependency in a literal sense, but rather an emotional one, where another person fills spaces in your life you didn’t know were empty. In this way, love becomes less about perfection and more about presence, understanding, and shared humanity.
February 15, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Pair a book with a song 🎧 🎶 This song when Sydney attends the local show in Saint Anything by #sarahdessen. #librariansky #booksky📚 #boardsofcanada #deanyburger #booksoundtrack
April 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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#Yalit #newrelease #bookreview CHANGE OF PLANS at YABC!
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May 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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A fan cover I’ve been working on of #sarahdessen ‘s book Just Listen, one of my favorites of hers
Part of a few pieces I’ve been working on for my #coverart #portfolio!
August 21, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 17 of 20
The Truth About Forever
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Cover of 'The Truth About Forever' by Sarah Dessen, featuring a seated person holding a pink flower in one hand, and pulling a single petal off with the other. Only the flower and hands are in focus. Transcribed Text: "New York Times Best-Selling Author: Sarah Dessen, The Truth About Forever"
November 30, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 18 of 20
Dreamland
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Cover of 'Dreamland' by Sarah Dessen, featuring the silhouette of a lone person standing on a pier, facing the horizon, under an overcast sky. The cover is in varying shades of blue. The person and pier are dark, and reflected the same in the sea. The title is in a white typewriter style font, and has a reflection-styled effect across the water as well. The cover art aptly portrays the contexts of isolation and sadness found within its pages. Transcribed Text: "Sarah Dessen, Author of This Lullaby, Dreamland"
November 30, 2024 at 8:32 PM
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#QuoteOfTheDay: #SarahDessen
“If you try anything, if you try to lose weight, or to improve yourself, or to love, or to make the world a better place, you have already achieved something wonderful, before you even begin. Forget failure. If things don't work out the way you want, hold your head up high and be proud. And try again. And again. And again!” ― Sarah Dessen
January 25, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 16 of 20
Keeping The Moon
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Cover of 'Keeping the Moon' by Sarah Dessen, featuring denim shorts and sunglasses." Transcribed Text: "New York Times Best-Selling Author: Sarah Dessen, Keeping the Moon" Long Description: The image is the cover of a book featuring a person at about a 3/4 tilt wearing denim shorts with frayed edges and a button closure. They are down from below the navel to just above mid-thigh. The shorts dominate the middle of the cover. They are textured, with shades of blue and visible stitching, with a small embroidered daisy on the pocket, conveying a casual, worn-in look. Clipped to said pocket is a pair of pink-tinted sunglasses. Above the shorts, part of a bare midriff is visible. Below, bare thighs, and a thigh gap (noted because it's important to the story).
November 28, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 15 of 20
Just Listen
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Book cover of "Just Listen" by Sarah Dessen, featuring a person in a floral camisole holding a media player. Transcribed Text: New York Times Best-Selling Author Sarah Dessen Just Listen Long Description: The author's name is centered at the top of this cover in large, purple text. Above this, in smaller black text, it reads "New York Times Best-Selling Author." The main focus of the cover features a person wearing a white camisole with a pink floral design and blue jeans, shown from shoulder to waist. The image of the person goes to the cover's farthest left edge, revealing only about 1/4 of the person. They hold a portable media player in their visible pocket with white earbud wires leading up as though being worn. The background is white, providing a clean and simple appearance.
November 28, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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There comes a time in every life when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your heart. —Sarah Dessen

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July 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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@sarahdessen http://twitpic.com/nqt1v - This is incredibly adorable :)
Just back from trick or treating. Happy Halloween, everyone!
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November 29, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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@sarahdessen I once read that the average woman spends ~45 mins per day Looking For Things
November 27, 2024 at 1:25 AM
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The latest The Mrs. Malespina Daily! Thanks to @sarahdessen @twhitford @MrBrianRI #edtech #edchat
November 24, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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The Mrs. Malespina Daily is out! Stories via @AdamZagoria @sarahdessen @All4Ed
November 24, 2024 at 3:46 AM
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The Mrs. Malespina Daily is out! Stories via @AkaMsCrowley @sarahdessen
November 23, 2024 at 7:03 PM
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The Mrs. Malespina Daily is out! Stories via @sarahdessen @zakmal
November 23, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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The Mrs. Malespina Daily is out! Stories via @sarahdessen @cassieclare
November 23, 2024 at 10:44 AM
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The Mrs. Malespina Daily is out! ▸ Top stories today via @sarahdessen
November 23, 2024 at 2:29 AM
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The Mrs. Malespina Daily is out! ▸ Top stories today via @kmalandruccolo @NikkiDRobertson @sarahdessen
November 23, 2024 at 2:10 AM
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#satchat @sarahdessen is great
November 22, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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#DBF2015 Got all 8 books signed by #SarahDessen and now listening to panel with #NicolaYoon. Yes!
February 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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What was your favorite book to write? #SarahDessen
February 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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@sarahdessen @GMA you all are MY heros! Thank you for listening :)
December 7, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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@sarahdessen I do this so much lol
December 7, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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@sarahdessen I got you!!
December 7, 2024 at 6:49 PM