Chapter 17 Blog 3/26/09

"Do it, I signal. Do it." pg. 150

I chose this quote because i really like the encouragement between Nadira and Aisha. They have been through a lot, and now that they act more like sisters/friends it is better for Abba to get back to normal. Their family has not been there for them, but they have been there for each other, and they need to know that they will each always be there for each other.

Chapter 16 Blog 3/24/09

"'But now i think you're a coward, Aisha'" pg. 147

I chose this quote because i thought it was good that Nadira really took charge and showed how Aisha was acting. It was about time that Aisha really saw what she was acting like, in another persons view. Nadira was really brave to tell Aisha this, and i think it was really good that she did because like Ma is strengthening Abba, Nadira is strengthening Aisha.

Chapter 15 Blog 3/20/09

"At first I can't get the words out–it's like pushing against a wall of water. i want to tell them more than just that i have proof that Abba was just putting money away for our tuition. i want to tell them that Abba's favorite TV show is The Simpsons and that he loves Tagore." Pg. 132

I chose this quote because, like alli said in class today, there is a lot of connections with water, and also Nadira mentioned that Abba's favorite TV show is The Simpsons. This reminded me of when she was with Tareque and the little boy was watching The Simpsons.

Chapter 14 Blog 3/18/09

"'I change my mind,' I tell tareq when he comes looking for me. 'I don't want to give them Abba's money.'

'What are you talking about?'

'I can't do it.'" pg. 122-123

I chose this quote because i thought that Nadira made the right choice not to give them the money. i think it was a bad decision to even trust Tareq and the other guys.  But i am glad that she decided not too. This is an important quote because Nadira really thought twice. She thought about her surroundings and what would this do to help her father. She can do something else, just as good, to help her father.

Chapter 12 Blog 3/16/09

 "It makes me a little sad watching her–like she's already gone from us." pg. 105

I chose this quote because Nadira doesn't think about the past anymore. She thinks about right now, and doesn't care how Aisha treated her in the past. She is looking forward to Aisha and her becoming closer, and it hurts her a little, watching leave to go for the interview. If only she told Aisha this, it would make a really strong point in the book.

Chapter 11 Blog 3/15/09

"'I don't know. I guess before. . .' I pause. 'Before, you always took over, Aisha. It's like you didn't leave any room for me.'" pg. 89

I chose this quote because Nadira finally sticks up to Aisha. She tells Aisha how she acts on the outside, what she shows to the world. I really like that Nadira finally told Aisha this. It shows Aisha why Nadira is always in the shadow, and it shows how she feels.

Chapter 10 Blog 3/12/09

"When he nods, Auntie lets out a wail like I've never heard, pulling at her own cheeks. My heart feels as if it's been twisted into a knot." pg. 86

I chose this quote because I really feel bad for them (the whole family). It is really sad that now Uncle has to be taken away, just like Aisha and Nadira's dad. Nadira is really heart broken to see her uncle be taken away, and see Auntie wailing like never before.