Religion is flawed, but only because man is flawed.
Wide acceptance of an idea is not proof of its validity.
Perception is transformed, and a new reality is born.
Life is filled with secrets. You can't learn them all at once.
Books make great gifts because they can unveil hidden secrets.
For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world. Thrillers like 'Coma,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Firm' all captivated me by providing glimpses into realms about which I knew very little - medical science, submarine technology and the law.