“ Can you tell me why you added weight to your gown? Dr. Chu asked.Another trick question.Bones shrugged. I wanted you to think I was gaining weight.Dr. Chu nodded. We need accurate records for every pa… Sherry Shahan
“ Alice's dinner consisted of one-half cup medium-grain white rice (120 calories), four spears of asparagus (20 calories), and a pat of butter (40 calories). Bones watched as she used her index finger t… Sherry Shahan
“ Bones was lost in the sweat on her exquisitely sweating body. He was jealous of her sweat. He wanted to be her sweat. Even through the viewfinder he could see her ribcage pressing against her leotard… Sherry Shahan
“ Explain this, Sarah said. Anorexics think they're fat, right? Then why don't the rest of us think we're skinny?Lard snorted. Cosmic injustice.Alice looked up from braiding her hair. Don't believe ever… Sherry Shahan
“ Jack hit the floor and fired off push-ups until he thought he'd pass out. The spinning behind his eyes felt good. He'd gotten by with a half grapefruit (35 calories) at breakfast, because his mom was… Sherry Shahan
“ Life outside is changing our world. We are losing our culture, loosing our roots. How can a living thing grow if its roots are cut? Sherry Shahan
“ Bones stared at the cheap melamine plate with an omelet, fruit bowl, and dry toast.Is something wrong? Dr. Chu asked.I have the stomach flu, sore throat, tooth abscess, migraine, allergy to gluten . .… Sherry Shahan
“ Give me your hand, Alice said, barely a whisper.Bones held out his hand tentatively. She took it and placed it on her heart over her left breast. So small. So delicate. She didn't move. He didn't move… Sherry Shahan
“ But the truth stretched out in front of him; loving her hadn't been enough. Not enough for her. Sherry Shahan
“ Jack unpacked sweatshirts, sweatpants, thick athletic socks. He wore them to encourage his body to reach a temperature hot enough to melt solids. No matter what anyone said, sweat was nothing but liqu… Sherry Shahan
