How important things had become, now that they were gone! I felt a sudden panic that I would soon forget everything.

I thought of the priest who'd told me that many religions hold that it is easier to be closely connected to people we love after death than before.

There is love in holding and there is love in letting go.

Sometimes serendipity is just intention unmasked.

One thing I have always been is too short. It's adorable when you're in junior high. After that, it's a pain in the ass for the rest of your life.

There is incredible value in being of service to others. I think if many of the people in therapy offices were dragged out to put their finger in a dike, take up their place in a working line, they would be relieved of terrible burdens.

books are like confort food without the calories