Stephen Chbosky

Charlie is a freshman. And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it. Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But Charlie can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Ambre

 "Charlie, we accept the love we think we deserve."

Abby Lane

Nour

sarina

Emma

sofia

Lorraine

Yoko simons 

Alba

And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.

Sanja.

Romy

And what we perceive as "deserved" usually results not from our intrinsic needs, but from our experiences and interactions with others.

Stephanie 

“Charlie, we accept the love we think we deserve.”

darby

Olivia 

foteini

Hedda Victoria

Someone

silke

taylor

I don’t know if you’ve ever felt like that. That you wanted to sleep for a thousand years. Or just not exist. Or just not be aware that you do exist. Or something like that. 

I think wanting that is very morbid, but I want it when I get like this. That’s why I’m trying not to think. I just want it all to stop spinning.

And I wonder if anyone is really happy. I hope they are. I really hope they are. 

So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I’m still trying to figure out how that could be. 

The Perks of Being a Wallflower quotes

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