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That’s a quote from a historical fiction book I read called Behind the Mountains by Edwidge Danticat. It takes place in Haiti and is based on the author’s own story. Behind the Mountains is about a girl named Celiane Esperance who lives in Beau Jour, Haiti. Her father immigrated to Brooklyn, New York and Celiane, her mom, and her brother Moy are about to move to Brooklyn and live with her father. Edwidge Danticat uses historical facts weoll For example on page 64, she writes about President Artiside being elected Haitian President in 2001. Another example, is Haitian Independence Day, which is also New Year’s Day on page 100. Also, on pages 119-120 there is William J. Clinton’s outgoing speech as president and George W. Bush’s Inauguration. There is also some very descriptive words such as when Celiane says, “I feel like I’m floating, but I surely see I am in a hospital bed,” on page 38. On page 39 she says, “I feel like I have been thrown about and have had my arms and legs stretched out like an old rag doll.” Edwidge Danticat says, “I know the Haitian language is Creole but her diary is in English, so it is like Celiane’s book is in Creole and I am her translator.”