The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Transformation Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

"You've made these two months the most special time of her life." (19.107)

Tibby starts the book as a girl with a nose ring and polyester smock, but now she's a caregiver and friend who changes Bailey's life. No Pants necessary. 

Quote #8

I never imagined heaven would be so hot. (23.103)

Sometimes moments of transformation aren't hard or painful or complicated—they're just awesome. Like Lena's first kiss with Kostos.

Quote #9

She was alive, and they were dead. She had to try to make her life big. (24.79)

Bailey and Mimi did not die in vain, and if nothing else, their deaths change Tibby's life. Tibby misses her friends deeply, but vows to live more passionately in their honor. In other words, dealing with death transforms Tibby, and makes her eager to live her life.