“We may not have a future, but you can't deny we have a past.”
Susan Beth Pfeffer book Life As We Knew It
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Life As We Knew It is a young adult science fiction novel by American author Susan Beth Pfeffer, first published in 2006 by Harcourt Books. It is the first book in The Last Survivors series, followed by The Dead and the Gone. When an asteroid hits the moon and brings it closer to Earth, life in Northeastern Pennsylvania will never be the same again for Miranda and her family. The lack of food and extreme cold provides major threats to their survival.
“We may not have a future, but you can't deny we have a past.”
Susan Beth Pfeffer book Life As We Knew It
Source: Life As We Knew It
“But she's wrong about hell. You don't have to wait until you're dead to get there.”
Susan Beth Pfeffer book Life As We Knew It
Source: Life As We Knew It
“I guess I always felt even if the world came to an end, McDonald's would still be open.”
Susan Beth Pfeffer book Life As We Knew It
Source: Life As We Knew It
“What about desserts?" I asked. "If the world comes to an end, I'm going to want cookies.”
Susan Beth Pfeffer book Life As We Knew It
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“I wonder if I cry whether my tears would be gray.”
Susan Beth Pfeffer book Life As We Knew It
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“The only way you can be the best at something is to be the best you can be.”
Susan Beth Pfeffer book Life As We Knew It
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“I have no privacy. But I feel so alone.”
Susan Beth Pfeffer book Life As We Knew It
Life As We Knew It